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.

Painted Post, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,824

Median Agei

45.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.5%1,651

Two or More

3.2%59

Asian

2.2%41

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%39

Other

1.4%25

Black

0.5%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%41

High School Diploma

18.8%252

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%113

Some College (1+ yr)

8.6%116

Associate's Degree

16.2%218

Bachelor's Degree

21.1%283

Master's Degree

13.6%183

Professional Degree

1.8%24

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

36.5%

Graduate+

15.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$155,900

Median Renti

$839

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.5%549

Renter-Occupied

36.5%316

Total Units

936

Homeownership

63.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%27

$50K–$100K

13.1%72

$100K–$150K

28.2%155

$150K–$200K

22%121

$200K–$300K

21.1%116

$300K–$500K

7.1%39

$500K–$1M

3.5%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

1990–1999

2.5%23

1980–1989

2.2%21

1970–1979

15.8%148

1960–1969

8.7%81

1950–1959

15.7%147

1940–1949

12.5%117

1939 or earlier

42.6%399

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.4%713

Electricity

14.5%125

Fuel Oil

2.2%19

No Fuel

0.9%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,891

Mean Household Incomei

$106,595

Per Capita Incomei

$50,491

Poverty Ratei

12.4%

Unemploymenti

9.1%

Labor Forcei

959

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.9%103

$10K–$15K

4.9%42

$15K–$20K

2.5%22

$20K–$25K

5.5%48

$25K–$30K

5.2%45

$30K–$35K

0.9%8

$35K–$40K

3.1%27

$40K–$45K

3%26

$45K–$50K

5.9%51

$50K–$60K

3.5%30

$60K–$75K

11.1%96

$75K–$100K

6.8%59

$100K–$125K

10.5%91

$125K–$150K

11%95

$150K–$200K

7.5%65

$200K+

6.6%57

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

154

Residentsi

155

Avg. Tenant Renti

$392/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

35 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers84 homes87% occupied$357/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 864 homes80% occupied$438/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,891/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

71.6%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

24.5%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

3.9%

Who Receives This Housing

66.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.9% of subsidized households are minority

62.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59.2% 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

321.8%

By Region

Top Countries

China

United Kingdom

India

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

860

Avg. Commutei

16.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

872

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

72(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured