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Waddington

New York · 972 residents · 2.18 sq mi
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Waddington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,538. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,600. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
972
+5%since 2000
from 923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
446 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+7%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7018059091K1K1990201020202024Waddington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,538
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,615 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,789
+10%since 2000
from $22,568 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services9.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+76%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(913)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(946)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.4%(13)
Diversity Score6.2%(60)
Diversity Score
6
+1036%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+107%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
56.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waddington, New York?

Waddington, New York has about 972 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waddington, New York earns about $36,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waddington, New York expensive?

In Waddington, New York, the median home is worth about $107,600, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Waddington, New York?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Waddington, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waddington, New York?

About 13.2% of people in Waddington, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waddington, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Waddington, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 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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