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Van Etten

New York · 537 residents · 1.279 sq mi
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Van Etten has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,615. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
537
−8%since 2000
from 581 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
420 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+8%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4525255996727461990201020202024Van Etten
2024587
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,615
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,955 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,826
+95%since 2000
from $12,223 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(571)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(510)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(37)
Diversity Score20.4%(110)
Diversity Score
20
+2246%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Etten, New York?

Van Etten, New York has about 537 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Etten, New York earns about $44,615 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 $86,000, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Van Etten, New York?

About 19.9% 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 17.2% 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 12 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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