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.

Montour Falls, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,743

Median Agei

43.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88%1,534

Two or More

6.3%109

Black

4.3%75

Hispanic/Latino

0.7%12

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%12

Asian

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%92

High School Diploma

24.7%326

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%87

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%139

Associate's Degree

14.3%189

Bachelor's Degree

10.2%135

Master's Degree

7.4%98

Professional Degree

0.3%4

Doctorate

0.8%10

HS or Higher

81.8%

BA or Higher

18.7%

Graduate+

8.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$123,900

Median Renti

$751

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.2%430

Renter-Occupied

35.8%240

Total Units

742

Homeownership

64.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

24.9%107

$50K–$100K

15.3%66

$100K–$150K

17.9%77

$150K–$200K

15.8%68

$200K–$300K

13.3%57

$300K–$500K

6%26

$500K–$1M

6.7%29

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.1%23

2000–2009

2.2%16

1990–1999

10.9%81

1980–1989

5.8%43

1970–1979

21.3%158

1960–1969

9.6%71

1950–1959

3.6%27

1940–1949

4.6%34

1939 or earlier

38.9%289

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59%395

Electricity

30.4%204

Fuel Oil

7.3%49

Wood

1.3%9

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%4

No Fuel

0.6%4

Other

0.4%3

Coal

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,526

Mean Household Incomei

$63,512

Per Capita Incomei

$26,586

Poverty Ratei

23.2%

Unemploymenti

14.5%

Labor Forcei

669

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%29

$10K–$15K

8.4%56

$15K–$20K

9%60

$20K–$25K

3%20

$25K–$30K

7.9%53

$30K–$35K

4.6%31

$35K–$40K

3.3%22

$40K–$45K

2.4%16

$45K–$50K

6.6%44

$50K–$60K

7.8%52

$60K–$75K

7.9%53

$75K–$100K

14.3%96

$100K–$125K

11.5%77

$125K–$150K

3%20

$150K–$200K

3.6%24

$200K+

2.5%17

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

$445/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes87% occupied$434/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 832 homes87% occupied$450/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,526/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

58%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

37.1%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

4.9%

Who Receives This Housing

69.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

19.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

82.3% 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

412.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

564

Avg. Commutei

17.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

562

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

62(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured