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Wassaic

New York · 374 residents · 0.355 sq mi
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Wassaic has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,964. Population has grown 15% since 2023. Median home value has more than doubled since 2023, reaching $267,300. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

374
+15%since 2023
from 324 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,054 / sq mi
+15%since 2023
from 913 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
30.7
−6%since 2023
from 32.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
18226634943251620202024Wassaic
2024374
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,964
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,875 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$26,356
−3%since 2023
from $27,244 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.382
−10%since 2023
from 0.422 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$267,300
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $134,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
58.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 67.8% in 2023
41.8% rent
26.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
20.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
81.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.7
+71%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino46.9%(152)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(202)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino57.5%(215)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.1%(229)
61
−2%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.9 min
+13%since 2023
from 31.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
71.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
19.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
2.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
5.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
69.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
11.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
46.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
43.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
86.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
11.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Wassaic, New York?

Wassaic, New York has about 374 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wassaic, New York earns about $71,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wassaic, New York expensive?

In Wassaic, New York, the median home is worth about $267,300.

How educated are people in Wassaic, New York?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wassaic, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wassaic, New York?

About 1.3% of people in Wassaic, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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