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Witherbee

New York · 202 residents · 0.979 sq mi
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Witherbee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,757. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 50% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202
+6%since 2023
from 190 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
206 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 194 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+1%since 2023
from 37.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
0140280421561201020202024Witherbee
2024202
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,757
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $41,089 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,427
+4%since 2023
from $13,849 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−9%since 2023
from 0.373 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Owner-occupied
68.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
46.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(14)
Diversity Score27.5%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(4)
Diversity Score11.9%(24)
Diversity Score
12
−57%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 82.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
34.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
65.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
Female
47.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Witherbee, New York?

Witherbee, New York has about 202 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Witherbee, New York earns about $42,757 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Witherbee, New York?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Witherbee, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Witherbee, New York?

About 11.9% of people in Witherbee, 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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