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.

Black River, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,651

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.4%1,394

Two or More

7.4%122

Asian

6.5%108

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%25

Other

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%45

High School Diploma

30.3%361

Some College (<1 yr)

9%107

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%121

Associate's Degree

11.9%142

Bachelor's Degree

18.4%220

Master's Degree

13%155

Professional Degree

1%12

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

32.4%

Graduate+

14%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$228,200

Median Renti

$906

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.2%441

Renter-Occupied

36.8%257

Total Units

782

Homeownership

63.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.9%26

$50K–$100K

3.2%14

$100K–$150K

7.3%32

$150K–$200K

23.6%104

$200K–$300K

34.5%152

$300K–$500K

18.1%80

$500K–$1M

7.5%33

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%4

2010–2019

6.1%48

2000–2009

4.2%33

1990–1999

13.8%108

1980–1989

8.3%65

1970–1979

21.5%168

1960–1969

6%47

1950–1959

9.2%72

1940–1949

2.6%20

1939 or earlier

27.7%217

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.5%436

Electricity

33%230

Fuel Oil

1.9%13

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%12

No Fuel

1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,645

Mean Household Incomei

$100,737

Per Capita Incomei

$42,818

Poverty Ratei

11.8%

Unemploymenti

17%

Labor Forcei

954

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.2%50

$10K–$15K

6.7%47

$15K–$20K

5.9%41

$20K–$25K

1.9%13

$25K–$30K

2.6%18

$30K–$35K

1.1%8

$35K–$40K

3%21

$40K–$45K

4.7%33

$45K–$50K

1%7

$50K–$60K

1.7%12

$60K–$75K

2.9%20

$75K–$100K

18.8%131

$100K–$125K

4.3%30

$125K–$150K

12%84

$150K–$200K

16.5%115

$200K+

9.7%68

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$392/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Project Based Section 857 homes89% occupied$392/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $86,645/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

66%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

25%

Low income$43K–$69K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11% of subsidized households are minority

30% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64% 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

714.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Germany

Korea

Mexico

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

767

Avg. Commutei

17.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

656

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

208(18.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.1%Insured

6.9%Uninsured