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Whitesboro

New York · 3,612 residents · 1.05 sq mi
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Whitesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,725. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $99,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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

Total population
3,612
−8%since 2000
from 3,943 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,440 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 3,755 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+1%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Whitesboro
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,725
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,947 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,510
+52%since 2000
from $17,386 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
48.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(3,819)
Black0.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(58)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(228)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(3,136)
Black2.3%(82)
Hispanic / Latino4%(143)
Asian1.3%(46)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.8%(678)
Diversity Score
19
+225%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitesboro, New York?

Whitesboro, New York has about 3,612 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whitesboro, New York earns about $47,725 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitesboro, New York expensive?

In Whitesboro, New York, the median home is worth about $99,600, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Whitesboro, New York?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Whitesboro, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitesboro, New York?

About 18.2% of people in Whitesboro, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitesboro, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitesboro, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 583 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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