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.

Dresden, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

272

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.9%239

Two or More

4.8%13

Black

3.7%10

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%7

Asian

1.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.2%15

High School Diploma

30.4%56

Some College (<1 yr)

13%24

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%21

Associate's Degree

8.7%16

Bachelor's Degree

15.8%29

Master's Degree

1.6%3

Professional Degree

2.2%4

HS or Higher

91.3%

BA or Higher

19.6%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$110,800

Median Renti

$718

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.7%65

Renter-Occupied

25.3%22

Total Units

112

Homeownership

74.7%

Vacancy Rate

22.3%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

35.4%23

$100K–$150K

36.9%24

$150K–$200K

10.8%7

$200K–$300K

9.2%6

$300K–$500K

3.1%2

$500K–$1M

4.6%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

8%9

1990–1999

5.4%6

1970–1979

7.1%8

1960–1969

3.6%4

1950–1959

9.8%11

1940–1949

2.7%3

1939 or earlier

63.4%71

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.8%52

Electricity

20.7%18

Wood

13.8%12

Fuel Oil

4.6%4

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,729

Mean Household Incomei

$79,308

Per Capita Incomei

$29,030

Poverty Ratei

25%

Unemploymenti

0.8%

Labor Forcei

125

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%1

$10K–$15K

2.3%2

$25K–$30K

8%7

$30K–$35K

2.3%2

$35K–$40K

13.8%12

$40K–$45K

1.1%1

$45K–$50K

3.4%3

$50K–$60K

1.1%1

$60K–$75K

26.4%23

$75K–$100K

8%7

$100K–$125K

20.7%18

$150K–$200K

11.5%10

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

82.9%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

117

Avg. Commutei

16.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

124

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured