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.

Central Square, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,163

Median Agei

43.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.8%2,116

Two or More

1.2%27

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%14

Asian

0.1%3

Black

0.1%2

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.4%118

High School Diploma

20.6%326

Some College (<1 yr)

10%159

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%198

Associate's Degree

17.7%281

Bachelor's Degree

21.1%335

Master's Degree

4%64

Professional Degree

0.8%12

Doctorate

0.4%6

HS or Higher

94.6%

BA or Higher

26.3%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$196,000

Median Renti

$908

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.8%561

Renter-Occupied

45.2%463

Total Units

1,082

Homeownership

54.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.8%27

$50K–$100K

8.2%46

$100K–$150K

7.5%42

$150K–$200K

31.4%176

$200K–$300K

35.3%198

$300K–$500K

11.1%62

$1M+

1.8%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

124

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

142

$1,000–$1,250

109

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%8

2010–2019

7.8%84

2000–2009

6.9%75

1990–1999

10.6%115

1980–1989

20.8%225

1970–1979

29.9%323

1960–1969

5.9%64

1950–1959

5.9%64

1940–1949

1.4%15

1939 or earlier

10.1%109

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.8%684

Electricity

26.2%268

Wood

5.6%57

Fuel Oil

1.5%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,500

Mean Household Incomei

$101,851

Per Capita Incomei

$48,684

Poverty Ratei

15.1%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

1,220

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%52

$10K–$15K

9.1%93

$15K–$20K

9.1%93

$20K–$25K

3.2%33

$25K–$30K

4.5%46

$30K–$35K

1.9%19

$35K–$40K

4.1%42

$40K–$45K

1.3%13

$45K–$50K

1.4%14

$50K–$60K

7.7%79

$60K–$75K

4.5%46

$75K–$100K

8.1%83

$100K–$125K

7.7%79

$125K–$150K

13.7%140

$150K–$200K

6%61

$200K+

12.8%131

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

108

Residentsi

112

Avg. Tenant Renti

$416/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers49 homes87% occupied$437/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 859 homes99% occupied$399/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,500/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

77.3%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

22.7%

Who Receives This Housing

68.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6.1% of subsidized households are minority

59.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

77.5% 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

421.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,147

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,162

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

185(10.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.8%Insured

1.2%Uninsured