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Van Etten

New York · 601 residents · 1.279 sq mi
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Van Etten has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,922. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,300. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

601
+3%since 2000
from 581 in 2000
1990 – 2024
470 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
37.4
+11%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
4525255996727461990201020202024Van Etten
2024587
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,922
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,955 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$29,956
+145%since 2000
from $12,223 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
11.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$88,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$828
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
72.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
28.0% rent
1.8
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(555)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other1.7%(11)
Diversity Score10.7%(64)
11
+1126%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
6.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
81.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
9.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
63.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
30.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
51.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
5.1%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Van Etten, New York?

Van Etten, New York has about 601 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Etten, New York earns about $49,922 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 $88,300, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Van Etten, New York?

About 15.8% 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 11.4% 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 76 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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