CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 204
New York · Oswego County · 5,276 residents · 46.272 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Oswego County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 204 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,081. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $164,800. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,276
+4%since 2020
from 5,073 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
114 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 110 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
+23%since 2020
from 39.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,081
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,280 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,820
+6%since 2020
from $33,774 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+6%since 2020
from 0.391 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
Retail trade12.3%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
Education & health services4.1%
Other services3.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Public administration3.3%
Manufacturing3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Construction2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$164,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $124,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$889
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $677 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+44%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(4,895)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(14)
Asian1.1%(56)
Other1.9%(96)
Diversity Score8.6%(434)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(5,099)
Black0.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(24)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other1.9%(102)
Diversity Score8.2%(432)
Diversity Score
8
−4%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.4 min
−6%since 2020
from 27.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Female
48.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,276 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $59,081 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $164,800, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 14.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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