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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Zena

New York · 1,119 residents · 3.057 sq mi
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Zena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,566. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $140,800. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 44% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,119
−10%since 1990
from 1,246 in 1990
1990 – 2024
366 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 408 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.3
+30%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6608581K1K1K1990201020202024Zena
2024997
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,566
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,320 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,084
+57%since 1990
from $20,375 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$140,800
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $148,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$743
−44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
89.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.0% in 1990
10.5% rent
2.3
−9%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,192)
Black1.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(26)
Asian2.5%(31)
Diversity Score15.1%(188)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,046)
Black1.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian2%(22)
Diversity Score12.9%(144)
13
−15%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.0%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 44.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 96.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
27.6%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
−4%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zena, New York?

Zena, New York has about 1,119 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Zena, New York earns about $62,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zena, New York expensive?

In Zena, New York, the median home is worth about $140,800, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Zena, New York?

About 51.0% of adults age 25 and over in Zena, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zena, New York?

About 5.9% of people in Zena, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zena, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Zena, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 127 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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