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.

Massena, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,238

Median Agei

42.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.1%9,528

Two or More

2.9%297

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%260

Black

0.6%65

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%59

Asian

0.1%15

Other

0.1%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%463

High School Diploma

27.8%2,129

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%355

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%963

Associate's Degree

11.3%869

Bachelor's Degree

13.8%1,054

Master's Degree

8%615

Professional Degree

3.2%243

Doctorate

0.2%12

HS or Higher

87.5%

BA or Higher

25.1%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$94,400

Median Renti

$722

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.4%2,718

Renter-Occupied

44.6%2,186

Total Units

5,340

Homeownership

55.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.1%302

$50K–$100K

40.9%1,113

$100K–$150K

18.9%514

$150K–$200K

11.5%312

$200K–$300K

5.9%161

$300K–$500K

7.9%214

$500K–$1M

1.4%39

$1M+

2.3%63

Rent Distribution

Under $500

315

$500–$750

870

$750–$1,000

645

$1,000–$1,250

116

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

0.2%12

1990–1999

4%215

1980–1989

5.6%297

1970–1979

9.1%485

1960–1969

12.3%659

1950–1959

30.5%1,629

1940–1949

14%747

1939 or earlier

24.3%1,296

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.7%3,027

Electricity

28.9%1,416

Fuel Oil

5.1%249

Bottled/LP Gas

3.9%189

Other

0.5%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,458

Mean Household Incomei

$77,827

Per Capita Incomei

$37,739

Poverty Ratei

23.4%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

4,919

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%305

$10K–$15K

11.4%557

$15K–$20K

5.7%280

$20K–$25K

5.5%270

$25K–$30K

5.9%289

$30K–$35K

3.7%181

$35K–$40K

2.5%125

$40K–$45K

5%247

$45K–$50K

2.8%135

$50K–$60K

9.3%454

$60K–$75K

7.8%384

$75K–$100K

12%587

$100K–$125K

6.6%326

$125K–$150K

4.7%230

$150K–$200K

5.1%249

$200K+

5.8%285

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

361

Residentsi

564

Avg. Tenant Renti

$430/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing241 homes95% occupied$451/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers115 homes87% occupied$387/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,458/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

66.4%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

22.1%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

11.5%

Who Receives This Housing

66.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

42.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47% 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

4944.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

252

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,526

Avg. Commutei

17.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,599

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

607(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94%Insured

6%Uninsured