Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fair Haven, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,013

Median Agei

52.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.1%963

Two or More

2.8%28

Other

1.3%13

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%42

High School Diploma

22.9%170

Some College (<1 yr)

9%67

Some College (1+ yr)

7.7%57

Associate's Degree

12.7%94

Bachelor's Degree

21.4%159

Master's Degree

11%82

Professional Degree

1.2%9

Doctorate

1.1%8

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

34.7%

Graduate+

13.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$189,300

Median Renti

$469

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.9%347

Renter-Occupied

19.1%82

Total Units

797

Homeownership

80.9%

Vacancy Rate

46.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.6%16

$50K–$100K

15.9%55

$100K–$150K

7.8%27

$150K–$200K

32.3%112

$200K–$300K

12.4%43

$300K–$500K

21.6%75

$500K–$1M

5.5%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

5%40

2000–2009

3.9%31

1990–1999

2.3%18

1980–1989

10.2%81

1970–1979

8.3%66

1960–1969

5.1%41

1950–1959

3.9%31

1940–1949

16.2%129

1939 or earlier

45.2%360

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

39.9%171

Bottled/LP Gas

23.8%102

Electricity

23.3%100

Wood

7.5%32

Other

1.9%8

No Fuel

1.9%8

Utility Gas

1.2%5

Coal

0.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,390

Mean Household Incomei

$87,428

Per Capita Incomei

$36,973

Poverty Ratei

9.7%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

466

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.9%34

$10K–$15K

4.4%19

$15K–$20K

3.7%16

$20K–$25K

3.7%16

$25K–$30K

1.6%7

$30K–$35K

7%30

$35K–$40K

0.7%3

$40K–$45K

1.4%6

$45K–$50K

8.2%35

$50K–$60K

13.5%58

$60K–$75K

7.7%33

$75K–$100K

6.8%29

$100K–$125K

4.7%20

$125K–$150K

14%60

$150K–$200K

10.5%45

$200K+

4.2%18

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

303%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

445

Avg. Commutei

27.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

450

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

111(13.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured