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.

Hunter, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

156

Median Agei

65.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.1%139

Hispanic/Latino

10.9%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

37.6%50

Some College (<1 yr)

3%4

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%13

Associate's Degree

15.8%21

Bachelor's Degree

17.3%23

Master's Degree

12.8%17

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

30.1%

Graduate+

12.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$460,000

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.5%52

Renter-Occupied

50.5%53

Total Units

624

Homeownership

49.5%

Vacancy Rate

83.2%

Home Values

$300K–$500K

80.8%42

$500K–$1M

19.2%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2.6%16

2000–2009

11.4%71

1990–1999

7.9%49

1980–1989

19.9%124

1970–1979

18.8%117

1960–1969

13.3%83

1950–1959

5.3%33

1940–1949

3.4%21

1939 or earlier

17.6%110

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

39%41

Fuel Oil

32.4%34

Electricity

23.8%25

Solar

4.8%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,083

Mean Household Incomei

$55,559

Per Capita Incomei

$37,342

Poverty Ratei

4.5%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$15K–$20K

41%43

$30K–$35K

3.8%4

$35K–$40K

4.8%5

$40K–$45K

14.3%15

$50K–$60K

11.4%12

$60K–$75K

1%1

$75K–$100K

6.7%7

$100K–$125K

4.8%5

$125K–$150K

3.8%4

$150K–$200K

8.6%9

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

Residentsi

131

Avg. Tenant Renti

$430/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Project Based Section 887 homes95% occupied$430/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $40,083/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

76%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

20%

Low income$20K–$32K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

19% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69% 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

138.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.4%Insured

2.6%Uninsured