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.

Beacon, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,834

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62%9,194

Hispanic/Latino

20.2%3,003

Black

8.8%1,312

Two or More

5.4%794

Asian

2.9%432

Other

0.6%89

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%253

High School Diploma

21%2,376

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%471

Some College (1+ yr)

7.2%810

Associate's Degree

6.6%744

Bachelor's Degree

27%3,053

Master's Degree

17.5%1,978

Professional Degree

2.2%254

Doctorate

2.2%254

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

48.9%

Graduate+

22%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$471,600

Median Renti

$1,658

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.1%3,979

Renter-Occupied

38.9%2,528

Total Units

6,753

Homeownership

61.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%47

$50K–$100K

1.3%52

$100K–$150K

2.7%106

$150K–$200K

2.6%103

$200K–$300K

6.5%258

$300K–$500K

41.8%1,665

$500K–$1M

40.6%1,614

$1M+

3.4%134

Rent Distribution

Under $500

225

$500–$750

129

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

290

$1,250–$1,500

347

$1,500–$2,000

538

$2,000+

826

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%88

2010–2019

10.5%709

2000–2009

5.7%385

1990–1999

6.6%447

1980–1989

9.6%650

1970–1979

3.5%237

1960–1969

8.4%569

1950–1959

15.9%1,076

1940–1949

6.4%432

1939 or earlier

32%2,160

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

47.6%3,099

Fuel Oil

24.8%1,613

Electricity

22.6%1,473

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%135

No Fuel

1.4%88

Wood

1%68

Solar

0.5%31

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$107,859

Mean Household Incomei

$134,759

Per Capita Incomei

$58,996

Poverty Ratei

8.7%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

8,307

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%377

$10K–$15K

4.1%269

$15K–$20K

0.3%21

$20K–$25K

2.6%169

$25K–$30K

4.2%274

$30K–$35K

3.1%200

$35K–$40K

1.4%90

$40K–$45K

2.4%156

$45K–$50K

0.8%55

$50K–$60K

5.8%379

$60K–$75K

6.9%450

$75K–$100K

11.4%743

$100K–$125K

9.9%645

$125K–$150K

9.5%617

$150K–$200K

12.4%806

$200K+

19.3%1,256

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

860

Residentsi

1,148

Avg. Tenant Renti

$594/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers361 homes71% occupied$578/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8113 homes94% occupied$645/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $107,859/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

66.3%

Very low income$32K–$54K/yr

23.2%

Low income$54K–$86K/yr

9.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $86K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

67.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

68.8% of subsidized households are minority

27.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.8% 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

1,73611.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

134

United Kingdom

130

Germany

Korea

Poland

China

Mexico

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,609

Avg. Commutei

41.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,700

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

602(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured