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CITY · 2020 ACS

Wassaic

New York · 210 residents · 0.355 sq mi
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Wassaic has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,708. Population has fallen 57% since 2021, a loss of 278 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $150,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

210
−57%vs 2021
vs 488 in 2021
2020 – 2024
592 / sq mi
−57%vs 2021
vs 1,375 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
48.5
+38%vs 2021
vs 35.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
18226634943251620202024Wassaic
2024374
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,708
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $63,750 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$27,211
−7%vs 2021
vs $29,230 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
31.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance23.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical23.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services13.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$150,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $120,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
68.3%
+5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.7% in 2021
31.7% rent
2.4
+27%vs 2021
vs 1.9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.2%(211)
Asian1.4%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.3%(309)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(162)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.8%(67)
32
−50%vs 2021
vs 63 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
6.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.5 min
−5%vs 2021
vs 34.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
36.8%
−6.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
33.1%
+4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

32.7%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
59.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
57.4%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

38.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.6% in 2021
61.5%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.4% in 2021
1.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
3.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wassaic, New York?

Wassaic, New York has about 210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wassaic, New York earns about $62,708 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 $150,000.

How educated are people in Wassaic, New York?

About 14.2% 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 31.0% 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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