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Tillson

New York · 1,516 residents · 2.345 sq mi
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Tillson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,750. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $237,700. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,516
−11%since 2000
from 1,709 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
646 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+24%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Tillson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,750
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,815
+95%since 2000
from $19,413 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,700
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,322
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+24%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,629)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(33)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(136)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,308)
Black1.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(89)
Asian1.1%(16)
Other25.8%(391)
Diversity Score54.5%(826)
Diversity Score
55
+584%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
27.9%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tillson, New York?

Tillson, New York has about 1,516 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tillson, New York?

The typical household in Tillson, New York earns about $93,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tillson, New York expensive?

In Tillson, New York, the median home is worth about $237,700, and the typical rent is about $1,322 a month.

How educated are people in Tillson, New York?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tillson, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tillson, New York?

About 3.0% of people in Tillson, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tillson, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Tillson, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 309 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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