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Oakfield 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

3,106
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

40.7
years ∙ half population younger than 40.7, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
24.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

1.2%
foreign-born population
98.8%Native
1.2% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Oakfield Town is a town in Genesee County, New York, United States.
Location
Town in Genesee County, NY, US
Co-ordinates
DEC43.084919° N, 78.274609° W
DMS43° 05′ 05.71″ N, 78° 16′ 28.59″ W

Population Density & area

133.3/sq mi (51.42/km²)
Total Area
23.9 sq mi (62 km²)
Land Area
23.3 sq mi (60.4 km²) · 97.4%
Water Area
0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) · 2.6%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

47.7% male
Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%
males per 100 females
Oakfield Town 91.1
Genesee County 100.8
New York 95.5

Nativity

1.2%
foreign-born population
98.8%Native
1.2% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Oakfield Town 1.2%
Genesee County 2.7%
New York 22.8%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

40.7
years ∙ half population younger than 40.7, half older
Oakfield Town
40.7
Genesee County
42.4
New York
39.8

Dependency ratio

Low High
81.4
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Oakfield Town 81.4
Genesee County 68.6
New York 62.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 25.9% 20.4% 20.5%
Working age (18-64) 55.1% 59.3% 61.6%
Senior (65+) 19% 20.3% 17.9%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 81.4 68.6 62.3
Child dependency ratio 47 34.4 33.2
Old-age dependency ratio 34.5 34.2 29.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
86.3%
Black
1.5%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
7%
Other
5.2%
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
24.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Oakfield Town 24.8%
Genesee County 22.3%
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 Oakfield Town population
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Hispanic or Latino 7% 4.8% 19.8%
Mexican 1.1% 1.4% 2.6%
Puerto Rican 5.2% 1.8% 5.1%
Cuban 0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.3% 1.5% 11.8%
Not Hispanic or Latino 93% 95.2% 80.2%
One race 88% 91.3% 76.4%
White 86.3% 87.9% 52.8%
Black or African American 1.5% 2.1% 13.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2% 0.3% 0.2%
Asian 0% 0.7% 9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.3% 1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 5% 3.9% 3.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

71.1% family
Family 71.1%
Non family 28.9%
% family households
Oakfield Town 71.1%
Genesee County 60.7%
New York 61.4%

Average household size

2.46
persons per household
Oakfield Town
2.46
Genesee County
2.26
New York
2.49

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Oakfield Town population
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Total households 1,187 24,873 7,722,646
Average houshold size 2.46 2.26 2.49
Family households 844 15,104 4,738,075
Average family size 2.76 2.83 3.16
Married couple family 589 11,209 3,279,487
Other families 255 3,895 1,458,588
Male householder 106 1,354 398,169
Female householder 149 2,541 1,060,419
Non-family households 343 9,769 2,984,571
One-person households 318 7,664 2,398,170
Male householder 167 3,643 1,045,868
Senior (65+) living alone 23 1,249 332,696
Female householder 151 4,021 1,352,302
Senior (65+) living alone 62 2,219 673,031
Other living arrangements 25 2,105 586,401

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

1,204
housing units
Oakfield Town 1,204
Genesee County 26,176
New York 8,585,241

Occupancy status

98.6% occupied
Occupied 98.6%
Vacant 1.4%
vacancy rate
Oakfield Town 1.4%
Genesee County 5%
New York 10%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

67.6%
Single family houses
Single family houses
67.6%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
21.1%
Mobile homes
9.7%
Boat, RV, van, etc
1.6%

Median Year Built

1946
Half of houses were built before 1946, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
47.3%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
19.1%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
24.1%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
9.6%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.2 6.1 5
1–3 rooms 5.1% 7.9% 24.3%
4–6 rooms 51.7% 49.9% 48.4%
7+ rooms 43.1% 42.2% 27.2%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.1% 5.4%
1 bedroom 7.2% 10.8% 19%
2 bedrooms 21.7% 22.3% 26.6%
3 bedrooms 49.1% 45.6% 31.1%
4+ bedrooms 22.1% 20.1% 17.9%
At a glance
Median year built 1946 1956 1959
Total housing units 1,204 26,176 8,585,241
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

63.6% owners
Renter-occupied 36.4%
Owner-occupied 63.6%
homeownership rate
Oakfield Town 63.6%
Genesee County 73.8%
New York 54.3%

Average household size

2.47
Owner-occupied
2.44
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Oakfield Town 2.47
Genesee County 2.43
New York 2.66

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Total occupied units 1,187 24,873 7,722,646
Year moved in
2020 or later 15.2% 16.3% 20.5%
2010 to 2019 42.7% 36% 36.5%
2000 to 2009 12.7% 16.1% 17.8%
1999 or earlier 29.3% 31.4% 25.2%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 99.7% 98.4% 94.7%
1.01 to 1.50 0.2% 1.4% 3.1%
1.51 or more 0.2% 0.2% 2.2%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 5.4% 8.8% 29.2%
1 vehicle 39.4% 35% 33.6%
2 vehicles 38.8% 37.2% 25.4%
3 or more vehicles 16.4% 19% 11.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 75.5% 73.5% 64%
Electricity 14.1% 13.4% 15.4%
Solar 1.3% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 5.3% 7.8% 16.1%
All other fuels 3.9% 4.6% 2.8%
No fuel used 0% 0.6% 1.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.3% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.3% 0.4% 0.8%
No telephone service available 6.9% 0.5% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$163,600
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Oakfield Town
$163,600
Genesee County
$170,500
New York
$423,800

Housing Cost Burden

17.6%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
17.6%
Owners without a mortgage
11.7%
Renters
56.8%
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
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Property value
Median Value $163,600 $170,500 $423,800
Under $100,000 14.6% 16.8% 9.5%
$100,000 - $200,000 49.8% 46% 15%
$200,000 - $300,000 22.9% 23% 13.2%
$300,000 - $500,000 9.9% 10.3% 19.7%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 2.8% 3.1% 30.1%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.8% 12.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 57.2% 59.9% 57.8%
Without a mortgage 42.8% 40.1% 42.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,380 $1,485 $2,555
Without a mortgage $620 $641 $958
Gross rent
Median rent $967 $929 $1,621

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

22.8%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Oakfield Town 22.8%
Genesee County 23.8%
New York 40.2%

Adults without a high school diploma

21.4%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Oakfield Town 21.4%
Genesee County 7%
New York 12%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

701
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
3.7%
K–12
76.6%
College / Undergraduate
17.8%
Graduate / Professional
1.9%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

47%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Oakfield Town
47%
Genesee County
35%
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
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Total enrolled (age 3+) 701 11,396 4,642,703
Nursery / preschool 3.7% 4.4% 6.1%
K–12 76.6% 74.8% 64.1%
Kindergarten 3.4% 6.5% 4.9%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 15.8% 19.4% 18.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 20.3% 25.1% 20.1%
High School: Grades 9–12 37.1% 23.8% 20.4%
College or graduate school 19.7% 20.8% 29.8%
College, undergraduate 17.8% 17.8% 22.5%
Graduate, professional school 1.9% 2.9% 7.3%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 47% 35% 48.5%
School type
Public school 84% 82.2% 74.7%
Private school 16% 17.8% 25.3%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

2,119
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
12.3%
9th-12th, no diploma
9.1%
HS graduate
26.1%
Some college no degree
15.6%
Associates degree
14.1%
Bachelors degree
13.2%
Graduate or professional degree
9.6%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
17.2% · 82.8%
9th-12th, no diploma
91.7% · 8.3%
HS graduate
46.8% · 53.2%
Some college no degree
55% · 45%
Associates degree
53.4% · 46.6%
Bachelors degree
33.6% · 66.4%
Graduate or professional degree
53.2% · 46.8%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Population (25+) 2,119 41,686 14,017,184
Less than 9th grade 12.3% 2.5% 6%
9th–12th, no diploma 9.1% 4.5% 6%
High school diploma or GED 26.1% 36.5% 24.3%
Some college, no degree 15.6% 17.1% 14.6%
Associate's degree 14.1% 15.5% 8.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 22.8% 23.8% 40.2%
Bachelor's degree 13.2% 13.4% 22.4%
Graduate or professional 9.6% 10.4% 17.9%
High School or higher 78.6% 92.9% 88%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$44,356
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$32,625
Some college or associates
$43,155
Bachelors degree
$65,560
Graduate or professional degree
$58,375

Poverty Rate

3.1%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
61.5%
HS graduate
4%
Some college or associates
9.2%
Bachelors degree or higher
3.1%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $44,356 $50,850 $57,966
Less than high school graduate $— $27,464 $31,511
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $32,625 $43,196 $40,549
Some college or associate's degree $43,155 $48,502 $49,306
Bachelor's degree $65,560 $65,777 $76,052
Graduate or professional degree $58,375 $67,891 $95,435
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 61.5% 28.9% 28.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 4% 13.7% 16.8%
Some college or associate's degree 9.2% 7.5% 11.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 3.1% 3.9% 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+)

2,354
residents 16 years and over
Oakfield Town 2,354
Genesee County 47,285
New York 16,259,040

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
58.7%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Oakfield Town 58.7%
Genesee County 59.4%
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)

42.5
years ∙ half are younger than 42.5, half older
Oakfield Town
42.5
Genesee County
40.7
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

49.5% male
Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Oakfield Town 50.5
Genesee County 47.5
New York 48.6

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Oakfield Town
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Total labor force 1,427 29,441 10,195,355
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 0.8% 3.9% 2.9%
20 to 24 years 6.8% 8.9% 8.6%
25 to 29 years 11.8% 10.3% 11.4%
30 to 34 years 3.4% 11.1% 12%
35 to 44 years 22.1% 20.5% 21.3%
45 to 54 years 17.4% 20.1% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 16.7% 10.5% 9.6%
60 to 64 years 9.4% 8.2% 7.8%
65 to 74 years 9.7% 5.4% 5.8%
75 years and over 1.8% 1.2% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 49.5% 52.5% 51.4%
Female 50.5% 47.5% 48.6%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

60.6%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Oakfield Town
60.6%
Genesee County
62.3%
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

64.2%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
57.5%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Oakfield Town 57.5%
Genesee County 59.2%
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 Oakfield Town
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 18.8% 46.5% 30.5%
20 to 24 years 56.7% 82.8% 69.4%
25 to 29 years 82.8% 87% 83.9%
30 to 34 years 71.6% 87.6% 84.9%
35 to 44 years 82.7% 85.4% 84.2%
45 to 54 years 96.9% 85% 82.1%
55 to 59 years 81% 76.5% 73.9%
60 to 64 years 41.2% 51.6% 60.2%
65 to 74 years 30.1% 23.2% 28.8%
75 years and over 19.5% 7.1% 7.8%
LFPR by gender
Male 64.2% 65.3% 66.7%
Female 57.5% 59.2% 59%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 62.1% 62.2% 62.1%
Black or African American 40% 63.5% 61.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 100% 43% 64.8%
Asian —% 50.4% 64.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 60.7%
Some Other Race 28.7% 63.3% 63.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 69.5% 65.2% 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7% 61.9% 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

3.2%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Oakfield Town
3.2%
Genesee County
4.6%
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

3.1%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
3.2%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Oakfield Town 3.1%
Genesee County 4.8%
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 Oakfield Town
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 11.4% 18.2%
20 to 24 years 11.3% 10.4% 11.9%
25 to 29 years 1.8% 6.1% 7.3%
30 to 34 years 0% 8% 6.3%
35 to 44 years 3.2% 3.5% 5.4%
45 to 54 years 2.4% 3.5% 4.8%
55 to 59 years 5% 1% 5%
60 to 64 years 2.2% 0.8% 4.6%
65 to 74 years 0% 1.8% 4.6%
75 years and over 0% 0.6% 4.4%
By gender
Male 3.1% 4.8% 6.7%
Female 3.2% 4.4% 6%
By race, ethnicity
White 2% 4.2% 5%
Black or African American 0% 13.4% 9.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 8.1%
Asian —% 0% 5.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 10.1%
Some Other Race 0% 12.4% 8.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 23.2% 5.3% 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 12.9% 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

1,382
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Oakfield Town 1,382
Genesee County 28,074
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

72%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Oakfield Town 72%
Genesee County 70%
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 Oakfield Town, NY workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 17.9%
Educational services 17.7%
Manufacturing 12.8%
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.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 19.1% of 685 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 29.3% of 697 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 Oakfield Town
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Total employed population 1,382 28,074 9,523,591
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 3.5% 2.1% 0.5%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Construction 6.6% 7.9% 5.7%
Manufacturing 12.8% 15.1% 5.7%
Wholesale trade 1.7% 3.3% 1.8%
Retail trade 11.3% 11.5% 9.6%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 3.8% 3.5% 5%
Utilities 0% 1.4% 0.6%
Information 2.5% 0.9% 2.7%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 3.8% 3.2% 5.9%
Real estate and leasing 1.9% 1.6% 2.1%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 3.3% 2.9% 9.4%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 0.4% 2.7% 3.8%
Education and health services
Educational services 17.7% 12.2% 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 17.9% 13.4% 17.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 3.5% 1.9% 2.3%
Accommodation and food services 3.5% 4.8% 5.8%
Other services 1.1% 5.2% 4.7%
Government 4.8% 6.2% 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

61.5% Private
Government 29.4%
Private Employment 61.5%
Self Employed 9.1%
Private employment (%)
Oakfield Town 61.5%
Genesee County 71.5%
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

9.1%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 6.3%
Unincorporated business 2.8%
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 Oakfield Town
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Private wage & salary 61.5% 71.5% 73.7%
For-profit company employees 53.2% 62.9% 61.8%
Not-for-profit employees 8.3% 8.6% 11.9%
Self-employed 9.1% 8.3% 9.9%
Incorporated business 6.3% 3.1% 4.1%
Unincorporated business 2.8% 5.2% 5.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 29.4% 20.2% 16.4%
Local government 19.7% 11.2% 10.1%
State government 5.2% 6.8% 4.3%
Federal government 4.5% 2.2% 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

5.2% WFH
Work from home 5.2%
Commute to work 94.8%
Working from home (%)
Oakfield Town 5.2%
Genesee County 6.7%
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

25.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Oakfield Town 25.4
Genesee County 23.5
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 Oakfield Town
Employed residents 16+.
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Total employed population 1,382 28,074 9,523,591
Worked from home 5.2% 6.7% 14.9%
Drove Alone 88.1% 81.8% 48.8%
Carpooled 5% 6.4% 6.3%
Public transportation 0% 0.2% 21.6%
Walked 1% 3.3% 5.6%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.7% 1.6% 2.8%
Commuting population 1,278 25,607 7,916,632
Mean travel time (minutes) 25.4 23.5 32.6
Less than 5 minutes 8.2% 6% 2.7%
5 to 14 minutes 18.5% 28.4% 17.9%
15 to 29 minutes 50% 34% 30%
30 to 44 minutes 7.7% 19.5% 22%
45 to 59 minutes 10% 7.8% 10.6%
60 to 89 minutes 1.3% 2.2% 11.5%
90 minutes or more 4.2% 2.1% 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

$59,167
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Oakfield Town $59,167
Genesee County $60,833
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

100 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Oakfield Town 100¢
Genesee County 81¢
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 Oakfield Town, NY workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$83,500
Workers in Construction report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Construction $83,500
Professional and technical services $75,417
Agriculture $69,141
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 Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $85,833, compared to $59,087 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $66,513, compared to $59,327 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 Oakfield Town
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Median Earnings $59,167 $60,833 $71,039
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $69,141 $46,755 $47,057
Mining and logging $— $— $68,718
Construction $83,500 $60,250 $63,165
Manufacturing $52,344 $61,444 $67,511
Wholesale trade $— $61,528 $70,512
Retail trade $34,728 $50,063 $50,435
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $51,875 $65,562 $60,647
Utilities $— $104,541 $103,762
Information $36,071 $61,250 $98,124
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $59,196 $66,250 $115,634
Real estate and leasing $— $73,131 $69,228
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $75,417 $64,565 $105,835
Corporate management $— $— $110,538
Administrative and waste services $— $46,875 $53,034
Education and health services
Educational services $37,288 $63,628 $76,807
Health care and social assistance $66,888 $58,656 $62,377
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $30,833 $39,250 $62,194
Accommodation and food services $38,500 $37,292 $40,586
Other services $33,333 $55,224 $52,691
Government $68,125 $75,769 $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

$110,000
Workers in Federal government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Federal government $110,000
Own incorporated business $72,917
State government $66,033
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 Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $153,125, compared to $59,087 for all employed men
Female
Women in Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $130,461, compared to $59,327 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 Oakfield Town
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $60,313 $59,772 $68,687
Not-for-profit employees $57,917 $56,815 $71,730
Self-employed
Incorporated business $72,917 $66,458 $79,850
Unincorporated business $9,167 $41,555 $47,821
Government
Local government $45,833 $65,288 $78,033
State government $66,033 $68,818 $79,587
Federal government $110,000 $75,347 $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 Oakfield Town, NY workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$81,442
Workers in Law enforcement occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Law enforcement $81,442
Transportation $77,981
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $74,271
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 — $81,635 versus $59,087 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $73,750 versus $59,327 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 Oakfield Town
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Median earnings(Total) $59,167 $60,833 $71,039
Management and business
Management $64,375 $73,449 $105,717
Business and finance $58,523 $69,009 $97,654
Technology and science
Computer and math $39,792 $92,332 $108,941
Architecture and engineering $— $82,321 $98,853
Sciences $— $61,804 $86,856
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $58,265 $63,906
Legal $— $42,228 $146,869
Education, Training and Library $65,987 $64,805 $78,430
Arts, design and media $— $82,768 $83,968
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $74,271 $77,765 $105,754
Health technicians $56,250 $56,607 $63,353
Healthcare support $62,500 $39,980 $41,087
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $107,625 $55,087
Law enforcement $81,442 $83,588 $94,848
Other services
Food preparation and serving $37,875 $38,365 $36,811
Building and grounds cleaning $36,186 $37,083 $42,838
Personal care and service $— $25,500 $39,530
Sales and office
Sales $33,583 $54,298 $64,848
Office and Administrative Support $43,214 $45,514 $54,314
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $46,181 $41,304
Construction and extraction $62,639 $61,181 $58,627
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $71,458 $68,418 $64,382
Production and transportation
Production $67,813 $55,146 $50,660
Transportation $77,981 $70,638 $53,496
Material moving $33,988 $49,811 $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

$67,067
Median household income in Oakfield Town
Median household income (USD)
Oakfield Town
$67,067
Genesee County
$73,314
New York
$85,974
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Oakfield 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

$31,889
Per capita income in Oakfield Town
Per capita income (USD)
Oakfield Town
$31,889
Genesee County
$37,602
New York
$50,712
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Oakfield 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

$82,476
Average household income in Oakfield Town
Avg household income (USD)
Oakfield Town
$82,476
Genesee County
$88,146
New York
$128,247
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Oakfield 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

$82,476
Mean household income
$67,067
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Oakfield Town $15,409
Genesee County $14,832
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 Oakfield Town
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Oakfield Town and peer geographies.
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Total households 1,187 24,873 7,722,646
Median household income $67,067 $73,314 $85,974
Mean household income $82,476 $88,146 $128,247
Mean-median gap $15,409 $14,832 $42,273
Family households 844 15,104 4,738,075
Median family income $78,750 $92,178 $106,873
Mean family income $94,814 $103,887 $151,821
Mean-median gap $16,064 $11,709 $44,948
Non-family households 343 9,769 2,984,571
Median non-family income $37,847 $42,808 $53,448
Mean non-family income $42,013 $58,930 $84,425
Mean-median gap $4,166 $16,122 $30,977
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $31,889 $37,602 $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

78.6%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Oakfield Town
78.6%
Genesee County
73.4%
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
31.6% of households (375) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $28,963
SSI (disability)
11% of households (131) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $10,826
Cash Assistance
2.2% of households (26) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $10,826
SNAP / Food Stamps
14.7% of households (174) 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 Oakfield Town
Share of households receiving each income type
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Total households 1,187 24,873 7,722,646
Wage-based income
With earnings 79% 73% 77%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 32% 37% 32%
Average social security income $28,963 $23,942 $24,021
Retirement income 32% 30% 25%
Average retirement income $24,395 $25,838 $35,144
SSI (Supplemental security) 11% 7% 6%
Average SSI income $10,826 $11,376 $11,015
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 15% 14% 16%
Cash assistance 2% 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

$78,750
Family households earn $78,750, compared to $37,847 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$67,067
Family households
$78,750
Nonfamily households
$37,847
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

$105,060
Married-couple families earn $105,060, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$78,750
Married-couple families
$105,060
Other family types
$—
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 Oakfield Town
Median household and family income by household size in Oakfield Town, compared with peer geographies.
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Total households 1,187 24,873 7,722,646
Household income by size
1-person $37,188 $37,508 $44,185
2-person $89,167 $80,459 $96,000
3-person $75,167 $101,038 $115,114
4-person $85,972 $114,873 $136,518
5-person $69,659 $118,790 $130,985
6-person $172,813 $140,867 $127,948
7-person or more $— $175,075 $148,805
Total families 844 15,104 4,738,075
Family income by size
2-person $62,400 $76,832 $90,170
3-person $101,641 $102,768 $110,758
4-person $91,484 $113,628 $137,050
5-person $69,432 $124,732 $130,031
6-person $172,813 $117,311 $123,101
7-person or more $— $175,112 $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

45.17%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.8%
of all household income
Top 20%
45.17%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn nearly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.8% — meaning the top 20% hold 12 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%

$278,281
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
13.94%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
16.87%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $278,281 and hold 16.87% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 13.94%
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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
34.9%
$50K - $100K
36.2%
$100K - $150K
16.3%
$150K - $200K
6.7%
Over $200K
5.9%
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

28.9%
of all households, 344 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Oakfield Town 28.9%
Genesee County 34.5%
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 Oakfield Town
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Oakfield Town, compared with peer geographies.
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Median household income $67,067 $73,314 $85,974
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 4.4% 4.5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.6% 4% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.2% 5.6% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.8% 7.4% 6.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.9% 12.6% 8.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.6% 17.2% 13.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.6% 14.3% 11.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.3% 19.2% 16.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.7% 9.7% 10.1%
$200,000 or more 5.9% 5.6% 17.1%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 25% 21.5% 22.2%
Share below $75,000 55.5% 51.3% 44.7%
Share above $100,000 28.9% 34.5% 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
0.41
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Oakfield Town 0.41
Genesee County 0.4
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

$186,292
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Oakfield Town
$186,292
Genesee County
$194,024
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 Oakfield Town
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $26,943 $33,039 $31,367
Lower 20% $57,417 $58,809 $65,880
Middle 20% $82,033 $89,003 $109,539
Upper 20% $121,308 $135,556 $182,655
Top 5% threshold $230,390 $207,656 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $15,680 $17,701 $15,341
Lower 20% $41,829 $45,221 $48,242
Middle 20% $67,835 $73,561 $86,585
Upper 20% $100,746 $110,225 $141,702
Top 20% $186,292 $194,024 $349,367
Top 5% $278,281 $282,357 $658,885
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.8% 4.02% 2.39%
Lower 20% 10.14% 10.26% 7.52%
Middle 20% 16.45% 16.69% 13.5%
Upper 20% 24.43% 25.01% 22.1%
Top 20% 45.17% 44.02% 54.48%
Top 5% 16.87% 16.02% 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 Oakfield Town due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 1,123 White households (94.6% of all households), the median household income is $65,337.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% 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 Oakfield Town
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Genesee County and New York.
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
All Residents $67,067 $73,314 $85,974
White $65,337 $73,730 $96,384
Black or African American $— $— $62,083
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $56,875 $63,956
Asian $— $— $97,126
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $49,701
Some Other Race $— $73,993 $60,400
Two or more races (Multiracial) $105,167 $59,410 $79,417
Hispanic or Latino $88,750 $68,571 $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

22.6%
22.6% of residents, or 694 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Oakfield Town
22.6%
Genesee County
10.6%
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

2.6%
2.6% of full-time, year-round workers, or 26 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Oakfield Town
2.6%
Genesee County
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

34.1%
34.1% of children under 18, or 264 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Oakfield Town
34.1%
Genesee County
10.9%
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

4.4%
4.4% of adults aged 65 and older, or 26 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Oakfield Town
4.4%
Genesee County
11%
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
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
Overall poverty rate 22.6% 10.6% 14%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 34.1% 10.9% 18.3%
Under 5 years 42.2% 9.9% 18.7%
5 to 17 years 30.8% 11.3% 18.2%
18 to 64 years 23.6% 10.4% 12.8%
18 to 34 years 19.8% 10.9% 14.7%
35 to 64 years 25% 10.2% 11.7%
65 years and over 4.4% 11% 13.3%
Poverty by sex
Male 26.1% 9.6% 12.9%
Female 19.3% 11.7% 15%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 2.6% 1% 2%
Worked part time or part year 25.7% 12% 14.6%
Did not work 34.5% 21.4% 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

19%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
19%
Family
16%
Nonfamily
26.2%
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

16%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
16%
Married-couple
0.3%
Other families
52.2%
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 Oakfield Town
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 16% 6.2% 10%
Householder under 25 years 0% 4.8% 26.6%
Householder 25 to 44 years 17.9% 7.8% 14%
Householder 45 to 64 years 26.7% 6.5% 7.8%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 3.5% 7.4%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 26.2% 20% 20.6%
Householder under 25 years —% 18.3% 36.1%
Householder 25 to 44 years 46.3% 13.2% 12.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 20.4% 24.5% 23.3%
Householder 65 years and over 27.3% 21.4% 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
23.3% of White residents, or 624 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
75.8% of Black or African American residents, or 50 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 Oakfield Town
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Oakfield Town and peer geographies.
Oakfield Town Genesee County New York
All Residents 22.6% 10.6% 14%
White 23.3% 10% 10.1%
Black or African American 75.8% 23.9% 21.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 28.6% 29.7% 23.3%
Asian —% 29.2% 14.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 22.2%
Some Other Race 0% 13.7% 21.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 7.8% 11.3% 16%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3% 15.2% 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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