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Van Etten

New York · 581 residents · 1.279 sq mi
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Van Etten has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,955. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,300. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

581
+11%since 1990
from 525 in 1990
1990 – 2024
454 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 410 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.6
−3%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4525255996727461990201020202024Van Etten
2024587
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,955
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,656 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,223
+22%since 1990
from $9,989 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$439
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
69.7%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
30.3% rent
2.0
−11%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(521)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(571)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
1
−54%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−27%since 1990
from 28.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Etten, New York?

Van Etten, New York has about 581 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Van Etten, New York?

The typical household in Van Etten, New York earns about $27,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Etten, New York expensive?

In Van Etten, New York, the median home is worth about $55,300, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Van Etten, New York?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Van Etten, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Etten, New York?

About 15.0% of people in Van Etten, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Etten, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Etten, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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