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Whitney Point

New York · 900 residents (2025 est.) · 1.043 sq mi
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Whitney Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $140,800. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
965
Unchangedsince 2000
from 965 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
925 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
−2%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:900 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7998869721K1K1990201020202024Whitney Point
2024965
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,536
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,934 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,036
+37%since 2000
from $17,608 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+23%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+83%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(929)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(15)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(48)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(945)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(20)
Diversity Score5.1%(49)
Diversity Score
5
+3%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.4%
+25.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+40.6 ptssince 2017
from 54.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitney Point, New York?

Whitney Point, New York has about 965 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitney Point, New York?

The typical household in Whitney Point, New York earns about $45,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitney Point, New York expensive?

In Whitney Point, New York, the median home is worth about $140,800, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Whitney Point, New York?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Whitney Point, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitney Point, New York?

About 29.6% of people in Whitney Point, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitney Point, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitney Point, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 89 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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