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.

Poland, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

449

Median Agei

29.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.2%432

Two or More

2.9%13

Hispanic/Latino

0.9%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%12

High School Diploma

32.2%85

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%10

Some College (1+ yr)

9.1%24

Associate's Degree

17.8%47

Bachelor's Degree

13.6%36

Master's Degree

7.6%20

Professional Degree

0.4%1

HS or Higher

89%

BA or Higher

21.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$129,200

Median Renti

$782

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.5%109

Renter-Occupied

33.5%55

Total Units

170

Homeownership

66.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.3%20

$50K–$100K

11%12

$100K–$150K

27.5%30

$150K–$200K

9.2%10

$200K–$300K

27.5%30

$300K–$500K

5.5%6

$500K–$1M

0.9%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

1.2%2

1990–1999

2.4%4

1980–1989

1.8%3

1970–1979

18.8%32

1960–1969

7.6%13

1950–1959

3.5%6

1940–1949

5.3%9

1939 or earlier

59.4%101

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

72.6%119

Other

7.9%13

Bottled/LP Gas

6.7%11

Wood

6.7%11

Utility Gas

2.4%4

Electricity

1.2%2

Coal

1.2%2

No Fuel

1.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,250

Mean Household Incomei

$85,741

Per Capita Incomei

$33,146

Poverty Ratei

13.4%

Unemploymenti

8.7%

Labor Forcei

206

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%4

$10K–$15K

1.8%3

$15K–$20K

11%18

$20K–$25K

6.1%10

$30K–$35K

11.6%19

$35K–$40K

2.4%4

$40K–$45K

4.9%8

$45K–$50K

4.9%8

$50K–$60K

4.9%8

$60K–$75K

7.9%13

$75K–$100K

12.8%21

$100K–$125K

8.5%14

$125K–$150K

10.4%17

$150K–$200K

4.3%7

$200K+

6.1%10

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%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

186

Avg. Commutei

28.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

186

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.7%Insured

1.3%Uninsured