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.

Solvay, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,544

Median Agei

38.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.3%5,256

Hispanic/Latino

11.4%745

Black

3.9%256

Two or More

2.7%177

Asian

1.2%81

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%26

Other

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%167

High School Diploma

26.2%1,240

Some College (<1 yr)

7%332

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%610

Associate's Degree

12.1%572

Bachelor's Degree

15.1%718

Master's Degree

8%377

Professional Degree

0.7%31

Doctorate

0.3%13

HS or Higher

85.7%

BA or Higher

24%

Graduate+

8.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$150,000

Median Renti

$946

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.3%1,551

Renter-Occupied

48.7%1,470

Total Units

3,292

Homeownership

51.3%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%87

$50K–$100K

12.2%189

$100K–$150K

32.2%500

$150K–$200K

29.1%451

$200K–$300K

11.3%176

$300K–$500K

7.7%120

$500K–$1M

1.3%20

$1M+

0.5%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

266

$750–$1,000

469

$1,000–$1,250

391

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

109

$2,000+

Year Built

1990–1999

2.6%84

1980–1989

6%198

1970–1979

8.4%278

1960–1969

8.6%283

1950–1959

20.8%684

1940–1949

10.5%346

1939 or earlier

43.1%1,419

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.5%1,708

Electricity

41.4%1,252

Bottled/LP Gas

1%29

Fuel Oil

0.7%20

No Fuel

0.4%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,166

Mean Household Incomei

$84,807

Per Capita Incomei

$38,983

Poverty Ratei

6.9%

Unemploymenti

7.8%

Labor Forcei

3,414

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%102

$10K–$15K

3.4%102

$15K–$20K

3%91

$20K–$25K

3.1%95

$25K–$30K

2.8%85

$30K–$35K

4.2%127

$35K–$40K

6.4%193

$40K–$45K

5.5%167

$45K–$50K

5.1%153

$50K–$60K

11.7%354

$60K–$75K

12.7%383

$75K–$100K

10.8%327

$100K–$125K

8.5%257

$125K–$150K

5.8%174

$150K–$200K

8.2%247

$200K+

5.4%164

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

131

Residentsi

174

Avg. Tenant Renti

$445/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers82 homes73% occupied$448/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 849 homes99% occupied$441/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,166/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

74.8%

Very low income$18K–$31K/yr

21.8%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

3.4%

Who Receives This Housing

76.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

21.3% of subsidized households are minority

19.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

66% 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

1,34520.6%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Poland

United Kingdom

Canada

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,093

Avg. Commutei

19.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,149

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

302(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured

Solvay, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026