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.

Lacona, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

808

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.8%701

Black

3.8%31

Asian

3.7%30

Two or More

2.7%22

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%21

Other

0.4%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.9%68

High School Diploma

33%189

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%31

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%71

Associate's Degree

5.1%29

Bachelor's Degree

14%80

Master's Degree

3.1%18

Professional Degree

1%6

Doctorate

0.3%2

HS or Higher

86.2%

BA or Higher

18.5%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,300

Median Renti

$699

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68%193

Renter-Occupied

32%91

Total Units

303

Homeownership

68%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%6

$50K–$100K

34.2%66

$100K–$150K

19.7%38

$150K–$200K

36.8%71

$200K–$300K

3.6%7

$300K–$500K

1.6%3

$500K–$1M

1%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

0.7%2

1990–1999

2.6%8

1980–1989

17.5%53

1970–1979

15.8%48

1960–1969

6.3%19

1950–1959

11.2%34

1940–1949

1%3

1939 or earlier

44.9%136

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.4%163

Fuel Oil

15.8%45

Electricity

12.3%35

Wood

8.1%23

Other

5.6%16

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%1

No Fuel

0.4%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,500

Mean Household Incomei

$78,970

Per Capita Incomei

$28,987

Poverty Ratei

24.4%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

332

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%4

$10K–$15K

9.9%28

$15K–$20K

4.2%12

$20K–$25K

1.8%5

$25K–$30K

3.2%9

$30K–$35K

3.9%11

$35K–$40K

7.7%22

$40K–$45K

2.8%8

$50K–$60K

3.9%11

$60K–$75K

9.2%26

$75K–$100K

19%54

$100K–$125K

18%51

$125K–$150K

7.7%22

$150K–$200K

4.9%14

$200K+

2.5%7

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%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

496.1%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

316

Avg. Commutei

29.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

319

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

45(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.9%Insured

1.1%Uninsured