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.

Sodus, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,820

Median Agei

49.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.6%1,175

Black

19.3%351

Hispanic/Latino

8.6%157

Two or More

7.4%134

Asian

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.9%106

High School Diploma

34.5%465

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%79

Some College (1+ yr)

14%188

Associate's Degree

9.5%128

Bachelor's Degree

12.6%170

Master's Degree

3.6%49

Professional Degree

0.4%6

HS or Higher

88.5%

BA or Higher

16.7%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$95,500

Median Renti

$878

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.1%566

Renter-Occupied

32.9%278

Total Units

925

Homeownership

67.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%14

$50K–$100K

53.7%304

$100K–$150K

29.3%166

$150K–$200K

11.3%64

$200K–$300K

2.7%15

$500K–$1M

0.5%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%6

2000–2009

1.8%17

1990–1999

3.2%30

1980–1989

3%28

1970–1979

9.8%91

1960–1969

11.6%107

1950–1959

9.2%85

1940–1949

14.5%134

1939 or earlier

46.2%427

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.1%651

Electricity

16.8%142

Fuel Oil

4.3%36

Wood

1.1%9

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%3

Coal

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,000

Mean Household Incomei

$68,258

Per Capita Incomei

$30,680

Poverty Ratei

13.5%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

865

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%39

$10K–$15K

5.1%43

$15K–$20K

3.1%26

$20K–$25K

2.5%21

$25K–$30K

9.8%83

$30K–$35K

3.4%29

$35K–$40K

5.5%46

$40K–$45K

2%17

$45K–$50K

6.3%53

$50K–$60K

9.7%82

$60K–$75K

12.7%107

$75K–$100K

13.5%114

$100K–$125K

9.6%81

$125K–$150K

2.8%24

$150K–$200K

7.9%67

$200K+

1.4%12

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

$364/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers77 homes89% occupied$364/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

90%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

10%

Who Receives This Housing

56% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

43% of subsidized households are minority

64% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56% 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

502.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

833

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

843

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

66(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.8%Insured

6.2%Uninsured