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DeRuyter Town, NY

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

1,279
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

45.5
years ∙ half population younger than 45.5, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
8.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

3.2%
foreign-born population
96.8%Native
3.2% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

DeRuyter Town is a town in Madison County, New York, United States.
Location
Town in Madison County, NY, US
Co-ordinates
DEC42.769674° N, 75.847096° W
DMS42° 46′ 10.83″ N, 75° 50′ 49.55″ W

Population Density & area

42.07/sq mi (16.25/km²)
Total Area
31.2 sq mi (80.8 km²)
Land Area
30.4 sq mi (78.7 km²) · 97.3%
Water Area
0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) · 2.7%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

46.9% male
Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%
males per 100 females
DeRuyter Town 88.4
Madison County 98
New York 95.5

Nativity

3.2%
foreign-born population
96.8%Native
3.2% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
DeRuyter Town 3.2%
Madison County 2.6%
New York 22.8%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

45.5
years ∙ half population younger than 45.5, half older
DeRuyter Town
45.5
Madison County
42.4
New York
39.8

Dependency ratio

Low High
62.7
dependents per 100 working-age adults
DeRuyter Town 62.7
Madison County 62.7
New York 62.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 17.1% 18.2% 20.5%
Working age (18-64) 61.5% 61.5% 61.6%
Senior (65+) 21.4% 20.3% 17.9%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 62.7 62.7 62.3
Child dependency ratio 27.9 29.6 33.2
Old-age dependency ratio 34.9 33.1 29.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
95.4%
Black
0.9%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2.6%
Other
1.1%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
8.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
DeRuyter Town 8.9%
Madison County 19.4%
New York 65.4%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of DeRuyter Town population
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Hispanic or Latino 2.6% 2.6% 19.8%
Mexican 0.1% 0.5% 2.6%
Puerto Rican 0.2% 0.7% 5.1%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.4%
Other Hispanic / Latino 2.3% 1.4% 11.8%
Not Hispanic or Latino 97.4% 97.4% 80.2%
One race 96.2% 93.4% 76.4%
White 95.4% 89.6% 52.8%
Black or African American 0.9% 1.8% 13.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.3% 0.2%
Asian 0% 1.2% 9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.3% 1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.2% 4% 3.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

61.7% family
Family 61.7%
Non family 38.3%
% family households
DeRuyter Town 61.7%
Madison County 63.6%
New York 61.4%

Average household size

2.28
persons per household
DeRuyter Town
2.28
Madison County
2.34
New York
2.49

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of DeRuyter Town population
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Total households 562 26,252 7,722,646
Average houshold size 2.28 2.34 2.49
Family households 347 16,684 4,738,075
Average family size 2.94 2.9 3.16
Married couple family 288 12,858 3,279,487
Other families 59 3,826 1,458,588
Male householder 35 1,246 398,169
Female householder 24 2,580 1,060,419
Non-family households 215 9,568 2,984,571
One-person households 179 7,814 2,398,170
Male householder 96 3,574 1,045,868
Senior (65+) living alone 45 1,436 332,696
Female householder 83 4,240 1,352,302
Senior (65+) living alone 41 2,509 673,031
Other living arrangements 36 1,754 586,401

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

889
housing units
DeRuyter Town 889
Madison County 30,730
New York 8,585,241

Occupancy status

63.2% occupied
Occupied 63.2%
Vacant 36.8%
vacancy rate
DeRuyter Town 36.8%
Madison County 14.6%
New York 10%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

75.1%
Single family houses
Single family houses
75.1%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
7.2%
Mobile homes
17.7%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1973
Half of houses were built before 1973, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
30%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
20.4%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
31.3%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
18.2%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.3 6.1 5
1–3 rooms 10.1% 8.8% 24.3%
4–6 rooms 58.1% 48.5% 48.4%
7+ rooms 31.7% 42.7% 27.2%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 1.9% 1% 5.4%
1 bedroom 13.2% 9% 19%
2 bedrooms 26.2% 23.1% 26.6%
3 bedrooms 41.2% 43.3% 31.1%
4+ bedrooms 17.5% 23.7% 17.9%
At a glance
Median year built 1973 1967 1959
Total housing units 889 30,730 8,585,241
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

78.8% owners
Renter-occupied 21.2%
Owner-occupied 78.8%
homeownership rate
DeRuyter Town 78.8%
Madison County 78.3%
New York 54.3%

Average household size

2.5
Owner-occupied
1.45
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
DeRuyter Town 2.5
Madison County 2.46
New York 2.66

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Total occupied units 562 26,252 7,722,646
Year moved in
2020 or later 16.4% 16.1% 20.5%
2010 to 2019 34.9% 35.2% 36.5%
2000 to 2009 22.4% 19.7% 17.8%
1999 or earlier 26.3% 29% 25.2%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 99.3% 94.7%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 0.4% 3.1%
1.51 or more 0% 0.3% 2.2%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 7.1% 6% 29.2%
1 vehicle 31% 32.7% 33.6%
2 vehicles 44% 41.5% 25.4%
3 or more vehicles 18% 19.8% 11.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 52.1% 57.8% 64%
Electricity 11.9% 14.5% 15.4%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 14.6% 18.6% 16.1%
All other fuels 21.3% 8.4% 2.8%
No fuel used 0% 0.7% 1.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.5% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 2.3% 0.7% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0.4% 1.2% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$125,300
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
DeRuyter Town
$125,300
Madison County
$184,600
New York
$423,800

Housing Cost Burden

19.4%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
19.4%
Owners without a mortgage
15.8%
Renters
39.3%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Property value
Median Value $125,300 $184,600 $423,800
Under $100,000 30.5% 20.2% 9.5%
$100,000 - $200,000 41.3% 34.4% 15%
$200,000 - $300,000 14.7% 21% 13.2%
$300,000 - $500,000 6.1% 18.1% 19.7%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 7.4% 4.8% 30.1%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1.4% 12.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 60.7% 54.8% 57.8%
Without a mortgage 39.3% 45.2% 42.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,355 $1,615 $2,555
Without a mortgage $554 $676 $958
Gross rent
Median rent $541 $928 $1,621

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

23.9%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
DeRuyter Town 23.9%
Madison County 29.6%
New York 40.2%

Adults without a high school diploma

6.3%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
DeRuyter Town 6.3%
Madison County 7.3%
New York 12%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

200
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
4.5%
K–12
88%
College / Undergraduate
7.5%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

28.3%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
DeRuyter Town
28.3%
Madison County
70.6%
New York
48.5%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Total enrolled (age 3+) 200 17,250 4,642,703
Nursery / preschool 4.5% 4.3% 6.1%
K–12 88% 51.7% 64.1%
Kindergarten 12.5% 4% 4.9%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 28% 13.9% 18.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 25% 16.9% 20.1%
High School: Grades 9–12 22.5% 17% 20.4%
College or graduate school 7.5% 44% 29.8%
College, undergraduate 7.5% 40.4% 22.5%
Graduate, professional school 0% 3.6% 7.3%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 28.3% 70.6% 48.5%
School type
Public school 92.5% 65.3% 74.7%
Private school 7.5% 34.7% 25.3%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

1,007
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
9th-12th, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
37.1%
Some college no degree
17%
Associates degree
15.7%
Bachelors degree
16.2%
Graduate or professional degree
7.7%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
21.9% · 78.1%
9th-12th, no diploma
48.4% · 51.6%
HS graduate
50% · 50%
Some college no degree
51.5% · 48.5%
Associates degree
53.8% · 46.2%
Bachelors degree
41.1% · 58.9%
Graduate or professional degree
39.7% · 60.3%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Population (25+) 1,007 46,025 14,017,184
Less than 9th grade 3.2% 2.3% 6%
9th–12th, no diploma 3.1% 5% 6%
High school diploma or GED 37.1% 32.8% 24.3%
Some college, no degree 17% 16% 14.6%
Associate's degree 15.7% 14.2% 8.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 23.9% 29.6% 40.2%
Bachelor's degree 16.2% 15.6% 22.4%
Graduate or professional 7.7% 14% 17.9%
High School or higher 93.7% 92.7% 88%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$43,393
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$46,250
Some college or associates
$45,833
Bachelors degree
$39,659
Graduate or professional degree
$51,500

Poverty Rate

2.5%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
27%
HS graduate
1.6%
Some college or associates
8.2%
Bachelors degree or higher
2.5%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $43,393 $52,591 $57,966
Less than high school graduate $— $35,408 $31,511
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $46,250 $40,813 $40,549
Some college or associate's degree $45,833 $49,235 $49,306
Bachelor's degree $39,659 $67,102 $76,052
Graduate or professional degree $51,500 $84,540 $95,435
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 27% 30.2% 28.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 1.6% 12.1% 16.8%
Some college or associate's degree 8.2% 7.1% 11.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 2.5% 2.6% 5.3%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

1,073
residents 16 years and over
DeRuyter Town 1,073
Madison County 56,686
New York 16,259,040

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
55.6%
of residents age 16+ are employed
DeRuyter Town 55.6%
Madison County 54.5%
New York 58.6%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

42.8
years ∙ half are younger than 42.8, half older
DeRuyter Town
42.8
Madison County
41.1
New York
40
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

54.8% male
Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
DeRuyter Town 45.2
Madison County 48.2
New York 48.6

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in DeRuyter Town
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Total labor force 602 32,438 10,195,355
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3% 6% 2.9%
20 to 24 years 5.1% 9.8% 8.6%
25 to 29 years 8.5% 8.5% 11.4%
30 to 34 years 11.3% 9% 12%
35 to 44 years 20.1% 19.1% 21.3%
45 to 54 years 14.5% 20.1% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 16.1% 11% 9.6%
60 to 64 years 11.5% 9.5% 7.8%
65 to 74 years 8.3% 6.2% 5.8%
75 years and over 1.7% 0.9% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 54.8% 51.8% 51.4%
Female 45.2% 48.2% 48.6%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

56.1%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
DeRuyter Town
56.1%
Madison County
57.2%
New York
62.7%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

65.9%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
47.6%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
DeRuyter Town 47.6%
Madison County 54.1%
New York 59%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in DeRuyter Town
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 64.3% 37.2% 30.5%
20 to 24 years 81.6% 58.5% 69.4%
25 to 29 years 100% 80.1% 83.9%
30 to 34 years 41.5% 80.9% 84.9%
35 to 44 years 83.4% 85% 84.2%
45 to 54 years 95.6% 85.4% 82.1%
55 to 59 years 78.2% 69.9% 73.9%
60 to 64 years 43.7% 58.3% 60.2%
65 to 74 years 32.5% 24.1% 28.8%
75 years and over 8.3% 5.5% 7.8%
LFPR by gender
Male 65.9% 60.5% 66.7%
Female 47.6% 54.1% 59%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 56.4% 57.3% 62.1%
Black or African American 57.1% 51.4% 61.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 30.4% 64.8%
Asian —% 44.7% 64.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 60.7%
Some Other Race 40.7% 54.6% 63.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 64.3% 65.8% 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3% 52.6% 64.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

0.8%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
DeRuyter Town
0.8%
Madison County
4.2%
New York
6.4%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0.6%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
1.1%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
DeRuyter Town 0.6%
Madison County 4.4%
New York 6.7%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in DeRuyter Town
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 5.5% 18.2%
20 to 24 years 0% 5.5% 11.9%
25 to 29 years 0% 5.8% 7.3%
30 to 34 years 0% 7.8% 6.3%
35 to 44 years 2.5% 4.3% 5.4%
45 to 54 years 0% 3.4% 4.8%
55 to 59 years 0% 2.6% 5%
60 to 64 years 0% 2.8% 4.6%
65 to 74 years 4% 1.3% 4.6%
75 years and over 0% 5.1% 4.4%
By gender
Male 0.6% 4.4% 6.7%
Female 1.1% 4.1% 6%
By race, ethnicity
White 0.9% 4.1% 5%
Black or African American 0% 14.5% 9.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 6.9% 8.1%
Asian —% 0.3% 5.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 10.1%
Some Other Race 0% 5.4% 8.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 4.4% 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 4.8% 8.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

597
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
DeRuyter Town 597
Madison County 30,921
New York 9,523,591
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

73%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
DeRuyter Town 73%
Madison County 67%
New York 70%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ DeRuyter Town, NY workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 9 workers
are employed in Educational services
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Educational services 21.9%
Manufacturing 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 10.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Educational services employs the most men — 21.6% of 328 employed male workers
Female
Educational services employs the most women — 22.3% of 269 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in DeRuyter Town
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Total employed population 597 30,921 9,523,591
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 6.5% 2.8% 0.5%
Mining and logging 0.8% 0.2% 0.1%
Construction 7.7% 6.7% 5.7%
Manufacturing 12.9% 9.7% 5.7%
Wholesale trade 1.8% 1.9% 1.8%
Retail trade 9.9% 10% 9.6%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 2% 3.6% 5%
Utilities 0% 1.1% 0.6%
Information 1.3% 1.1% 2.7%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 3% 4.1% 5.9%
Real estate and leasing 0.7% 1.4% 2.1%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 6% 6.1% 9.4%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 4.2% 2.8% 3.8%
Education and health services
Educational services 21.9% 18.4% 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 10.1% 13% 17.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0.8% 2.6% 2.3%
Accommodation and food services 3.4% 6.4% 5.8%
Other services 2.8% 3.2% 4.7%
Government 4% 4.9% 4.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

63.5% Private
Government 22.3%
Private Employment 63.5%
Self Employed 14.2%
Private employment (%)
DeRuyter Town 63.5%
Madison County 71%
New York 73.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

14.2%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 2.3%
Unincorporated business 11.9%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in DeRuyter Town
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Private wage & salary 63.5% 71% 73.7%
For-profit company employees 52.6% 57.1% 61.8%
Not-for-profit employees 10.9% 13.9% 11.9%
Self-employed 14.2% 9.6% 9.9%
Incorporated business 2.3% 3.5% 4.1%
Unincorporated business 11.9% 5.9% 5.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 22.3% 19.4% 16.4%
Local government 16.8% 10.5% 10.1%
State government 5.5% 6.8% 4.3%
Federal government 0% 2% 2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

10% WFH
Work from home 10%
Commute to work 90%
Working from home (%)
DeRuyter Town 10%
Madison County 10.4%
New York 14.9%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

29.9 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
DeRuyter Town 29.9
Madison County 23.6
New York 32.6
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in DeRuyter Town
Employed residents 16+.
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Total employed population 597 30,921 9,523,591
Worked from home 10% 10.4% 14.9%
Drove Alone 82.6% 75% 48.8%
Carpooled 5% 6.4% 6.3%
Public transportation 0% 0.5% 21.6%
Walked 1.4% 6.4% 5.6%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 1% 1.3% 2.8%
Commuting population 524 27,235 7,916,632
Mean travel time (minutes) 29.9 23.6 32.6
Less than 5 minutes 13.9% 5.4% 2.7%
5 to 14 minutes 14.5% 27.5% 17.9%
15 to 29 minutes 19.3% 31.2% 30%
30 to 44 minutes 23.7% 24.4% 22%
45 to 59 minutes 14.7% 6.5% 10.6%
60 to 89 minutes 11.3% 3.6% 11.5%
90 minutes or more 2.7% 1.4% 5.3%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$56,000
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
DeRuyter Town $56,000
Madison County $61,170
New York $71,039
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

78 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
DeRuyter Town 78¢
Madison County 90¢
New York 88¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where DeRuyter Town, NY workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$87,750
Workers in Transportation and warehousing report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Transportation and warehousing $87,750
Other services $77,500
Government $76,875
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Transportation and warehousing earn the highest median earnings — $87,750, compared to $60,500 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $65,750, compared to $47,083 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in DeRuyter Town
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Median Earnings $56,000 $61,170 $71,039
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $39,250 $42,454 $47,057
Mining and logging $— $— $68,718
Construction $49,375 $60,586 $63,165
Manufacturing $59,167 $62,648 $67,511
Wholesale trade $— $75,273 $70,512
Retail trade $53,125 $49,868 $50,435
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $87,750 $65,673 $60,647
Utilities $— $107,722 $103,762
Information $— $79,821 $98,124
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $49,375 $70,724 $115,634
Real estate and leasing $— $50,341 $69,228
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $66,500 $79,437 $105,835
Corporate management $— $64,063 $110,538
Administrative and waste services $— $50,313 $53,034
Education and health services
Educational services $39,453 $70,098 $76,807
Health care and social assistance $39,926 $58,125 $62,377
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $46,875 $62,194
Accommodation and food services $— $35,933 $40,586
Other services $77,500 $56,875 $52,691
Government $76,875 $67,732 $84,602
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$88,026
Workers in State government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
State government $88,026
Own incorporated business $79,167
Own unincorporated business $69,583
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Own unincorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $100,833, compared to $60,500 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $60,060, compared to $47,083 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in DeRuyter Town
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $57,000 $58,971 $68,687
Not-for-profit employees $38,984 $66,065 $71,730
Self-employed
Incorporated business $79,167 $52,639 $79,850
Unincorporated business $69,583 $48,917 $47,821
Government
Local government $39,265 $64,968 $78,033
State government $88,026 $72,692 $79,587
Federal government $— $75,313 $79,402
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations DeRuyter Town, NY workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$88,125
Workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $88,125
Law enforcement $78,750
Business and finance $78,036
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Law enforcement occupations earn the highest median earnings — $78,750 versus $60,500 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $88,125 versus $47,083 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in DeRuyter Town
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Median earnings(Total) $56,000 $61,170 $71,039
Management and business
Management $68,571 $83,514 $105,717
Business and finance $78,036 $69,250 $97,654
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $85,682 $108,941
Architecture and engineering $— $90,000 $98,853
Sciences $— $79,286 $86,856
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $54,875 $63,906
Legal $— $79,063 $146,869
Education, Training and Library $39,375 $73,607 $78,430
Arts, design and media $— $62,000 $83,968
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $88,125 $90,000 $105,754
Health technicians $— $51,742 $63,353
Healthcare support $60,278 $41,528 $41,087
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $65,833 $55,087
Law enforcement $78,750 $92,744 $94,848
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $33,864 $36,811
Building and grounds cleaning $45,417 $36,571 $42,838
Personal care and service $— $41,091 $39,530
Sales and office
Sales $60,833 $54,676 $64,848
Office and Administrative Support $38,603 $48,031 $54,314
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $40,577 $41,304
Construction and extraction $44,250 $55,923 $58,627
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $59,375 $61,470 $64,382
Production and transportation
Production $52,639 $51,906 $50,660
Transportation $30,938 $58,915 $53,496
Material moving $— $36,528 $42,127
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$74,583
Median household income in DeRuyter Town
Median household income (USD)
DeRuyter Town
$74,583
Madison County
$75,499
New York
$85,974
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in DeRuyter Town, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$34,072
Per capita income in DeRuyter Town
Per capita income (USD)
DeRuyter Town
$34,072
Madison County
$40,197
New York
$50,712
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in DeRuyter Town, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$77,009
Average household income in DeRuyter Town
Avg household income (USD)
DeRuyter Town
$77,009
Madison County
$97,121
New York
$128,247
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in DeRuyter Town, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$77,009
Mean household income
$74,583
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
DeRuyter Town $2,426
Madison County $21,622
New York $42,273
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in DeRuyter Town
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across DeRuyter Town and peer geographies.
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Total households 562 26,252 7,722,646
Median household income $74,583 $75,499 $85,974
Mean household income $77,009 $97,121 $128,247
Mean-median gap $2,426 $21,622 $42,273
Family households 347 16,684 4,738,075
Median family income $94,219 $96,423 $106,873
Mean family income $94,673 $117,491 $151,821
Mean-median gap $454 $21,068 $44,948
Non-family households 215 9,568 2,984,571
Median non-family income $37,708 $42,281 $53,448
Mean non-family income $46,958 $56,845 $84,425
Mean-median gap $9,250 $14,564 $30,977
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $34,072 $40,197 $50,712
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

72.2%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
DeRuyter Town
72.2%
Madison County
70.7%
New York
76.6%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
48.4% of households (272) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $22,558
SSI (disability)
4.3% of households (24) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $18,167
Cash Assistance
0% of households (0) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $18,167
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.1% of households (51) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in DeRuyter Town
Share of households receiving each income type
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Total households 562 26,252 7,722,646
Wage-based income
With earnings 72% 71% 77%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 48% 41% 32%
Average social security income $22,558 $24,738 $24,021
Retirement income 32% 32% 25%
Average retirement income $23,738 $29,493 $35,144
SSI (Supplemental security) 4% 5% 6%
Average SSI income $18,167 $12,752 $11,015
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 9% 12% 16%
Cash assistance 0% 4% 4%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$94,219
Family households earn $94,219, compared to $37,708 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$74,583
Family households
$94,219
Nonfamily households
$37,708
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$103,571
Married-couple families earn $103,571, compared to $62,292 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$94,219
Married-couple families
$103,571
Other family types
$62,292
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in DeRuyter Town
Median household and family income by household size in DeRuyter Town, compared with peer geographies.
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Total households 562 26,252 7,722,646
Household income by size
1-person $29,583 $34,788 $44,185
2-person $77,308 $82,667 $96,000
3-person $105,000 $103,423 $115,114
4-person $147,083 $128,000 $136,518
5-person $— $130,785 $130,985
6-person $46,250 $99,028 $127,948
7-person or more $— $— $148,805
Total families 347 16,684 4,738,075
Family income by size
2-person $86,250 $81,987 $90,170
3-person $105,066 $94,976 $110,758
4-person $147,083 $129,955 $137,050
5-person $— $133,750 $130,031
6-person $— $99,236 $123,101
7-person or more $— $— $135,407
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

39.1%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.52%
of all household income
Top 20%
39.1%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 4.52% — meaning the top 20% hold 8.7 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$185,440
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
15.92%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
12.04%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $185,440 and hold 12.04% of all household income — slightly less than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 15.92%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
36.9%
$50K - $100K
30.6%
$100K - $150K
26.5%
$150K - $200K
4.8%
Over $200K
1.2%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

32.5%
of all households, 183 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
DeRuyter Town 32.5%
Madison County 37.2%
New York 43.9%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in DeRuyter Town
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in DeRuyter Town, compared with peer geographies.
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Median household income $74,583 $75,499 $85,974
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 5% 4.5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.1% 3.4% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 7.7% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 8% 6.9% 6.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.1% 10% 8.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.3% 17.2% 13.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.3% 13.1% 11.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 26.5% 18.9% 16.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 9.5% 10.1%
$200,000 or more 1.2% 8.8% 17.1%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 21.8% 22.5% 22.2%
Share below $75,000 50.2% 49.7% 44.7%
Share above $100,000 32.5% 37.2% 43.9%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.35
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
DeRuyter Town 0.35
Madison County 0.44
New York 0.52
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$150,544
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
DeRuyter Town
$150,544
Madison County
$228,923
New York
$349,367
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in DeRuyter Town
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $31,125 $32,433 $31,367
Lower 20% $58,292 $60,967 $65,880
Middle 20% $87,938 $93,544 $109,539
Upper 20% $118,786 $144,479 $182,655
Top 5% threshold $167,781 $242,263 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $17,398 $16,712 $15,341
Lower 20% $43,888 $46,522 $48,242
Middle 20% $71,951 $76,049 $86,585
Upper 20% $101,265 $117,399 $141,702
Top 20% $150,544 $228,923 $349,367
Top 5% $185,440 $369,629 $658,885
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.52% 3.44% 2.39%
Lower 20% 11.4% 9.58% 7.52%
Middle 20% 18.69% 15.66% 13.5%
Upper 20% 26.3% 24.18% 22.1%
Top 20% 39.1% 47.14% 54.48%
Top 5% 12.04% 19.03% 25.69%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for DeRuyter Town due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 532 White households (94.7% of all households), the median household income is $76,250.
Black
Among the 1 Black or African American households (0.2% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in DeRuyter Town
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Madison County and New York.
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
All Residents $74,583 $75,499 $85,974
White $76,250 $74,909 $96,384
Black or African American $— $95,125 $62,083
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $48,000 $63,956
Asian $— $114,000 $97,126
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $49,701
Some Other Race $— $51,250 $60,400
Two or more races (Multiracial) $76,500 $107,708 $79,417
Hispanic or Latino $41,094 $56,719 $65,593
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

9.1%
9.1% of residents, or 117 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
DeRuyter Town
9.1%
Madison County
10%
New York
14%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

3.6%
3.6% of full-time, year-round workers, or 16 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
DeRuyter Town
3.6%
Madison County
1.1%
New York
2%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

17.4%
17.4% of children under 18, or 38 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
DeRuyter Town
17.4%
Madison County
12.3%
New York
18.3%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

3.6%
3.6% of adults aged 65 and older, or 10 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
DeRuyter Town
3.6%
Madison County
9.4%
New York
13.3%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
Overall poverty rate 9.1% 10% 14%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 17.4% 12.3% 18.3%
Under 5 years 17.4% 12.8% 18.7%
5 to 17 years 17.3% 12.1% 18.2%
18 to 64 years 8.8% 9.5% 12.8%
18 to 34 years 13.1% 12.7% 14.7%
35 to 64 years 6.6% 8.1% 11.7%
65 years and over 3.6% 9.4% 13.3%
Poverty by sex
Male 8.5% 9.4% 12.9%
Female 9.7% 10.6% 15%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 3.6% 1.1% 2%
Worked part time or part year 12.6% 10.5% 14.6%
Did not work 9.9% 18.3% 25.6%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

11%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
11%
Family
4%
Nonfamily
22.3%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

4%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
4%
Married-couple
2.1%
Other families
13.6%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in DeRuyter Town
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 4% 6.9% 10%
Householder under 25 years 0% 35% 26.6%
Householder 25 to 44 years 11.3% 10.8% 14%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0.7% 4.6% 7.8%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 5% 7.4%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 22.3% 18.5% 20.6%
Householder under 25 years 86.7% 28.2% 36.1%
Householder 25 to 44 years 22.7% 10.2% 12.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 23.3% 22.5% 23.3%
Householder 65 years and over 10.9% 17.4% 23.1%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
8.7% of White residents, or 106 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
100% of Black or African American residents, or 11 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in DeRuyter Town
Share of population below the federal poverty level in DeRuyter Town and peer geographies.
DeRuyter Town Madison County New York
All Residents 9.1% 10% 14%
White 8.7% 9.7% 10.1%
Black or African American 100% 24.9% 21.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 13.7% 23.3%
Asian —% 8.2% 14.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 22.2%
Some Other Race 0% 26.2% 21.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 10.2% 16%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1% 18.5% 20.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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