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.

Rouses Point, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,414

Median Agei

45.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93%2,245

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%66

Two or More

2.7%64

Asian

1.4%35

Black

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%52

High School Diploma

35.3%604

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%76

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%208

Associate's Degree

10.2%174

Bachelor's Degree

14.9%255

Master's Degree

8.6%147

Professional Degree

0.2%4

Doctorate

0.8%14

HS or Higher

89.8%

BA or Higher

24.6%

Graduate+

9.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$197,400

Median Renti

$737

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.7%681

Renter-Occupied

41.3%479

Total Units

1,237

Homeownership

58.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.3%50

$50K–$100K

7.8%53

$100K–$150K

20%136

$150K–$200K

15.9%108

$200K–$300K

30%204

$300K–$500K

18.8%128

$1M+

0.3%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

186

$750–$1,000

120

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4%49

2000–2009

6.1%75

1990–1999

6.1%76

1980–1989

3%37

1970–1979

17.1%211

1960–1969

7.8%96

1950–1959

4%49

1940–1949

14.5%179

1939 or earlier

37.6%465

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.9%1,055

Fuel Oil

2.8%33

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%29

Utility Gas

2%23

Wood

0.9%11

No Fuel

0.8%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,250

Mean Household Incomei

$70,770

Per Capita Incomei

$33,547

Poverty Ratei

11.9%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

1,110

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.2%118

$10K–$15K

1.4%16

$15K–$20K

10.9%127

$20K–$25K

4.3%50

$25K–$30K

7.6%88

$30K–$35K

4.6%53

$35K–$40K

5.3%61

$40K–$45K

3.6%42

$45K–$50K

6.7%78

$50K–$60K

5.1%59

$60K–$75K

10.1%117

$75K–$100K

6.6%76

$100K–$125K

4.6%53

$125K–$150K

5.7%66

$150K–$200K

6.6%77

$200K+

6.8%79

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

110

Residentsi

176

Avg. Tenant Renti

$364/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers36 homes87% occupied$439/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 856 homes98% occupied$304/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC18 homes95% occupied$403/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

80%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

18%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $37K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

65.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.3% of subsidized households are minority

26.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1606.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

105

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

976

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,051

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

168(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured