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.

Canastota, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,487

Median Agei

43.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.5%3,567

Two or More

10.9%488

Black

5.3%238

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%152

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%28

Asian

0.3%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.6%242

High School Diploma

23.4%742

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%206

Some College (1+ yr)

9%284

Associate's Degree

21.6%685

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%419

Master's Degree

7.9%250

Professional Degree

0.8%24

Doctorate

0.3%10

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

22.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$144,800

Median Renti

$930

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.3%1,303

Renter-Occupied

31.7%605

Total Units

2,191

Homeownership

68.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%38

$50K–$100K

20.6%268

$100K–$150K

29.8%388

$150K–$200K

18.6%243

$200K–$300K

11.4%149

$300K–$500K

16.7%217

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

155

$1,000–$1,250

134

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.6%34

2000–2009

8.5%186

1990–1999

3.9%85

1980–1989

6%131

1970–1979

4.2%92

1960–1969

5.7%125

1950–1959

20.1%441

1940–1949

3.9%86

1939 or earlier

46.1%1,011

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.6%1,366

Electricity

18.4%352

Fuel Oil

6.7%127

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%35

No Fuel

0.8%15

Other

0.5%9

Wood

0.2%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,015

Mean Household Incomei

$83,934

Per Capita Incomei

$36,274

Poverty Ratei

10.8%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

2,323

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%103

$10K–$15K

3.7%70

$15K–$20K

5.6%106

$20K–$25K

2.6%49

$25K–$30K

3.1%60

$30K–$35K

7%133

$35K–$40K

4.5%85

$40K–$45K

1.6%31

$45K–$50K

4.1%79

$50K–$60K

3%57

$60K–$75K

10.2%194

$75K–$100K

17.3%331

$100K–$125K

9.7%186

$125K–$150K

9.3%177

$150K–$200K

10%190

$200K+

3%57

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

240

Residentsi

246

Avg. Tenant Renti

$454/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers141 homes63% occupied$449/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 899 homes91% occupied$462/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,015/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

71.4%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

28.6%

Who Receives This Housing

64.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

1.2% of subsidized households are minority

20.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.7% 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

1733.9%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Canada

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,223

Avg. Commutei

23.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,229

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

186(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.2%Insured

0.8%Uninsured