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.

Waddington, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,062

Median Agei

44.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.6%952

Hispanic/Latino

8%85

Two or More

0.9%10

Asian

0.7%7

Black

0.5%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%15

High School Diploma

29.2%218

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%33

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%61

Associate's Degree

12.4%93

Bachelor's Degree

14.3%107

Master's Degree

17.1%128

Professional Degree

1.2%9

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

32.7%

Graduate+

18.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$182,300

Median Renti

$337

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.2%377

Renter-Occupied

15.8%71

Total Units

497

Homeownership

84.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%3

$50K–$100K

19.9%75

$100K–$150K

14.6%55

$150K–$200K

24.1%91

$200K–$300K

13.8%52

$300K–$500K

23.9%90

$500K–$1M

2.9%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%14

2010–2019

3.4%17

2000–2009

7.8%39

1990–1999

7.4%37

1980–1989

20.1%100

1970–1979

8.2%41

1960–1969

11.3%56

1950–1959

4.2%21

1940–1949

4.4%22

1939 or earlier

30.2%150

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

94.2%422

Wood

2.9%13

Electricity

2.2%10

Fuel Oil

0.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,750

Mean Household Incomei

$90,010

Per Capita Incomei

$38,365

Poverty Ratei

6.3%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

399

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%11

$10K–$15K

3.3%15

$15K–$20K

2.9%13

$20K–$25K

0.7%3

$25K–$30K

2.2%10

$30K–$35K

2.2%10

$35K–$40K

6.2%28

$40K–$45K

7.6%34

$45K–$50K

5.4%24

$50K–$60K

9.2%41

$60K–$75K

7.8%35

$75K–$100K

14.3%64

$100K–$125K

14.5%65

$125K–$150K

7.8%35

$150K–$200K

6.5%29

$200K+

6.9%31

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

$415/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

76 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers34 homes87% occupied$415/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

67%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

33%

Who Receives This Housing

60% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

83% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

70% 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

666.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Mexico

India

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

369

Avg. Commutei

23.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

377

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

39(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.8%Insured

1.2%Uninsured