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Oppenheim, 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

1,796
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

46.7
years ∙ half population younger than 46.7, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
21.1%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

2.4%
foreign-born population
97.6%Native
2.4% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Oppenheim is a town in Fulton County, New York, United States.
Location
Town in Fulton County, NY, US
Co-ordinates
DEC43.082177° N, 74.671975° W
DMS43° 04′ 55.84″ N, 74° 40′ 19.11″ W

Population Density & area

32.01/sq mi (12.35/km²)
Total Area
56.4 sq mi (146.2 km²)
Land Area
56.1 sq mi (145.4 km²) · 99.46%
Water Area
0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) · 0.54%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

51.3% male
Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%
males per 100 females
Oppenheim 105.3
Fulton County 99.4
New York 95.5

Nativity

2.4%
foreign-born population
97.6%Native
2.4% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Oppenheim 2.4%
Fulton County 2.3%
New York 22.8%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

46.7
years ∙ half population younger than 46.7, half older
Oppenheim
46.7
Fulton County
44.1
New York
39.8

Dependency ratio

Low High
76.3
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Oppenheim 76.3
Fulton County 69
New York 62.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 20.8% 20% 20.5%
Working age (18-64) 56.7% 59.2% 61.6%
Senior (65+) 22.5% 20.8% 17.9%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 76.3 69 62.3
Child dependency ratio 36.6 33.8 33.2
Old-age dependency ratio 39.6 35.2 29.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
88.6%
Black
1.3%
Asian
0.6%
Hispanic
3.6%
Other
5.9%
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
21.1%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Oppenheim 21.1%
Fulton 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 Oppenheim population
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Hispanic or Latino 3.6% 4.4% 19.8%
Mexican 0.4% 0.5% 2.6%
Puerto Rican 1.1% 2.6% 5.1%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.4%
Other Hispanic / Latino 2.2% 1.2% 11.8%
Not Hispanic or Latino 96.4% 95.6% 80.2%
One race 91.7% 90.7% 76.4%
White 88.6% 87.9% 52.8%
Black or African American 1.3% 1.4% 13.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 0.2%
Asian 0.6% 0.9% 9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0%
Some Other Race 1.2% 0.4% 1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 4.7% 4.9% 3.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

65.9% family
Family 65.9%
Non family 34.1%
% family households
Oppenheim 65.9%
Fulton County 61.4%
New York 61.4%

Average household size

2.41
persons per household
Oppenheim
2.41
Fulton County
2.23
New York
2.49

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Oppenheim population
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Total households 727 22,866 7,722,646
Average houshold size 2.41 2.23 2.49
Family households 479 14,045 4,738,075
Average family size 2.95 2.73 3.16
Married couple family 411 9,749 3,279,487
Other families 68 4,296 1,458,588
Male householder 27 1,365 398,169
Female householder 41 2,931 1,060,419
Non-family households 248 8,821 2,984,571
One-person households 206 7,055 2,398,170
Male householder 128 3,142 1,045,868
Senior (65+) living alone 87 1,023 332,696
Female householder 78 3,913 1,352,302
Senior (65+) living alone 60 2,320 673,031
Other living arrangements 42 1,766 586,401

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

862
housing units
Oppenheim 862
Fulton County 28,199
New York 8,585,241

Occupancy status

84.3% occupied
Occupied 84.3%
Vacant 15.7%
vacancy rate
Oppenheim 15.7%
Fulton County 18.9%
New York 10%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

78.1%
Single family houses
Single family houses
78.1%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0.5%
Mobile homes
21.3%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1974
Half of houses were built before 1974, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
19.5%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
21.4%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
43.6%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
15.5%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.6 5.7 5
1–3 rooms 11.6% 9.3% 24.3%
4–6 rooms 59.7% 56.3% 48.4%
7+ rooms 28.6% 34.4% 27.2%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 3.7% 1.5% 5.4%
1 bedroom 7.9% 8.7% 19%
2 bedrooms 33.4% 33.4% 26.6%
3 bedrooms 38.6% 38.9% 31.1%
4+ bedrooms 16.4% 17.7% 17.9%
At a glance
Median year built 1974 1956 1959
Total housing units 862 28,199 8,585,241
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

91.2% owners
Renter-occupied 8.8%
Owner-occupied 91.2%
homeownership rate
Oppenheim 91.2%
Fulton County 71.4%
New York 54.3%

Average household size

2.4
Owner-occupied
2.52
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Oppenheim 2.4
Fulton County 2.29
New York 2.66

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Total occupied units 727 22,866 7,722,646
Year moved in
2020 or later 10.6% 19.6% 20.5%
2010 to 2019 34.4% 36.4% 36.5%
2000 to 2009 16.2% 16.1% 17.8%
1999 or earlier 38.8% 27.9% 25.2%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 95.5% 99.1% 94.7%
1.01 to 1.50 3.6% 0.8% 3.1%
1.51 or more 1% 0.2% 2.2%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 5.9% 10.2% 29.2%
1 vehicle 26.1% 36.8% 33.6%
2 vehicles 40.7% 35.4% 25.4%
3 or more vehicles 27.2% 17.7% 11.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 31.9% 54% 64%
Electricity 3% 10.4% 15.4%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 32.7% 25.4% 16.1%
All other fuels 32.3% 9.2% 2.8%
No fuel used 0% 0.9% 1.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0.4% 0.2% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.4% 0.7% 0.8%
No telephone service available 2.1% 1% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$112,700
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Oppenheim
$112,700
Fulton County
$163,100
New York
$423,800

Housing Cost Burden

20.6%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
20.6%
Owners without a mortgage
18.9%
Renters
8.9%
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
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Property value
Median Value $112,700 $163,100 $423,800
Under $100,000 38.3% 26.5% 9.5%
$100,000 - $200,000 35.4% 35.3% 15%
$200,000 - $300,000 15.7% 17.9% 13.2%
$300,000 - $500,000 7.4% 14.9% 19.7%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 3.2% 4.4% 30.1%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1% 12.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 41% 51.8% 57.8%
Without a mortgage 59% 48.2% 42.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,330 $1,469 $2,555
Without a mortgage $492 $611 $958
Gross rent
Median rent $864 $912 $1,621

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

13.2%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Oppenheim 13.2%
Fulton County 20.9%
New York 40.2%

Adults without a high school diploma

13.5%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Oppenheim 13.5%
Fulton County 10.4%
New York 12%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

359
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
7.2%
K–12
80.2%
College / Undergraduate
11.4%
Graduate / Professional
1.1%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

31%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Oppenheim
31%
Fulton County
22.5%
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
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Total enrolled (age 3+) 359 10,222 4,642,703
Nursery / preschool 7.2% 4.6% 6.1%
K–12 80.2% 77.8% 64.1%
Kindergarten 0% 7% 4.9%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 20.9% 19.4% 18.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 22.6% 25.8% 20.1%
High School: Grades 9–12 36.8% 25.6% 20.4%
College or graduate school 12.5% 17.6% 29.8%
College, undergraduate 11.4% 15.1% 22.5%
Graduate, professional school 1.1% 2.5% 7.3%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 31% 22.5% 48.5%
School type
Public school 84.1% 90% 74.7%
Private school 15.9% 10% 25.3%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

1,297
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
6.1%
9th-12th, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
42.3%
Some college no degree
15.4%
Associates degree
15.7%
Bachelors degree
7.8%
Graduate or professional degree
5.4%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
51.9% · 48.1%
9th-12th, no diploma
37.5% · 62.5%
HS graduate
62% · 38%
Some college no degree
52.5% · 47.5%
Associates degree
48.3% · 51.7%
Bachelors degree
30.7% · 69.3%
Graduate or professional degree
45.7% · 54.3%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Population (25+) 1,297 38,073 14,017,184
Less than 9th grade 6.1% 3.1% 6%
9th–12th, no diploma 7.4% 7.3% 6%
High school diploma or GED 42.3% 36.4% 24.3%
Some college, no degree 15.4% 16.9% 14.6%
Associate's degree 15.7% 15.4% 8.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 13.2% 20.9% 40.2%
Bachelor's degree 7.8% 13.2% 22.4%
Graduate or professional 5.4% 7.7% 17.9%
High School or higher 86.5% 89.7% 88%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$46,755
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$41,875
HS graduate
$42,188
Some college or associates
$48,542
Bachelors degree
$66,250
Graduate or professional degree
$69,107

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
20.6%
HS graduate
17.9%
Some college or associates
21.1%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $46,755 $49,405 $57,966
Less than high school graduate $41,875 $35,125 $31,511
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $42,188 $43,107 $40,549
Some college or associate's degree $48,542 $48,872 $49,306
Bachelor's degree $66,250 $61,005 $76,052
Graduate or professional degree $69,107 $81,091 $95,435
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 20.6% 29.9% 28.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 17.9% 14.3% 16.8%
Some college or associate's degree 21.1% 10.2% 11.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 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+)

1,504
residents 16 years and over
Oppenheim 1,504
Fulton County 43,282
New York 16,259,040

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
47.7%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Oppenheim 47.7%
Fulton County 57.3%
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)

40.6
years ∙ half are younger than 40.6, half older
Oppenheim
40.6
Fulton County
41.3
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

49.8% male
Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Oppenheim 50.2
Fulton County 48.7
New York 48.6

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Oppenheim
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Total labor force 781 25,736 10,195,355
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3.7% 4.2% 2.9%
20 to 24 years 6.8% 8.7% 8.6%
25 to 29 years 12.9% 8.6% 11.4%
30 to 34 years 5.6% 10.1% 12%
35 to 44 years 21.9% 21.4% 21.3%
45 to 54 years 24.1% 20.9% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 11.8% 10.3% 9.6%
60 to 64 years 6.8% 8.3% 7.8%
65 to 74 years 5.6% 6.1% 5.8%
75 years and over 0.8% 1.5% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 49.8% 51.3% 51.4%
Female 50.2% 48.7% 48.6%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

51.9%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Oppenheim
51.9%
Fulton County
59.5%
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

49.9%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
54.1%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Oppenheim 54.1%
Fulton County 57.3%
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 Oppenheim
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 28.4% 46.8% 30.5%
20 to 24 years 50.5% 77.6% 69.4%
25 to 29 years 96.2% 79.2% 83.9%
30 to 34 years 84.6% 85.2% 84.9%
35 to 44 years 80.7% 83.2% 84.2%
45 to 54 years 75.8% 80.3% 82.1%
55 to 59 years 63.4% 70.3% 73.9%
60 to 64 years 40.5% 50.3% 60.2%
65 to 74 years 18.2% 24.1% 28.8%
75 years and over 3.7% 8.9% 7.8%
LFPR by gender
Male 49.9% 61.7% 66.7%
Female 54.1% 57.3% 59%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 50.3% 60.2% 62.1%
Black or African American 0% 24% 61.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 64.8%
Asian 100% 76.7% 64.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 60.7%
Some Other Race 100% 62.6% 63.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 72.6% 54.1% 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 61.1% 64.1% 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

8.1%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Oppenheim
8.1%
Fulton County
3.5%
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

14.9%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
1.3%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Oppenheim 14.9%
Fulton County 3.1%
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 Oppenheim
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
By age group
16 to 19 years 10.3% 8.3% 18.2%
20 to 24 years 24.5% 5.8% 11.9%
25 to 29 years 6.9% 4.1% 7.3%
30 to 34 years 0% 5.3% 6.3%
35 to 44 years 0% 2.2% 5.4%
45 to 54 years 19.7% 3.3% 4.8%
55 to 59 years 0% 1.6% 5%
60 to 64 years 0% 1% 4.6%
65 to 74 years 0% 4.2% 4.6%
75 years and over 50% 4.8% 4.4%
By gender
Male 14.9% 3.1% 6.7%
Female 1.3% 3.8% 6%
By race, ethnicity
White 5.7% 3.4% 5%
Black or African American —% 0% 9.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% —% 8.1%
Asian 0% 0% 5.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 10.1%
Some Other Race 88% 10.3% 8.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.3% 3.9% 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1% 3.7% 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

718
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Oppenheim 718
Fulton County 24,800
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

76%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Oppenheim 76%
Fulton County 74%
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 Oppenheim, NY workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 5 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 20.3%
Construction 15.7%
Manufacturing 12.1%
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
Construction employs the most men — 26.9% of 331 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 29.7% of 387 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 Oppenheim
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Total employed population 718 24,800 9,523,591
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 1.7% 0.9% 0.5%
Mining and logging 0% 0.6% 0.1%
Construction 15.7% 6.9% 5.7%
Manufacturing 12.1% 9.8% 5.7%
Wholesale trade 2.5% 2.3% 1.8%
Retail trade 7.8% 15.5% 9.6%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 7.9% 5.1% 5%
Utilities 1.3% 1.2% 0.6%
Information 0.7% 1.6% 2.7%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 1.3% 2.3% 5.9%
Real estate and leasing 2.1% 0.9% 2.1%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 1.8% 4.2% 9.4%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 2.8% 3.6% 3.8%
Education and health services
Educational services 7.8% 9.8% 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 20.3% 17.4% 17.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 1% 2.3%
Accommodation and food services 3.1% 5.3% 5.8%
Other services 4.7% 5.7% 4.7%
Government 6.4% 5.8% 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

69.4% Private
Government 18.1%
Private Employment 69.4%
Self Employed 12.5%
Private employment (%)
Oppenheim 69.4%
Fulton County 73.5%
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

12.5%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 3.2%
Unincorporated business 9.3%
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 Oppenheim
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Private wage & salary 69.4% 73.5% 73.7%
For-profit company employees 57.8% 60.2% 61.8%
Not-for-profit employees 11.6% 13.4% 11.9%
Self-employed 12.5% 7.8% 9.9%
Incorporated business 3.2% 2.3% 4.1%
Unincorporated business 9.3% 5.1% 5.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.4% 0.2%
Government 18.1% 18.7% 16.4%
Local government 15.2% 11.3% 10.1%
State government 2.5% 5.4% 4.3%
Federal government 0.4% 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

3.2% WFH
Work from home 3.2%
Commute to work 96.8%
Working from home (%)
Oppenheim 3.2%
Fulton County 6.9%
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

27.8 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Oppenheim 27.8
Fulton County 25.4
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 Oppenheim
Employed residents 16+.
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Total employed population 718 24,800 9,523,591
Worked from home 3.2% 6.9% 14.9%
Drove Alone 89.2% 80.8% 48.8%
Carpooled 7% 8.1% 6.3%
Public transportation 0% 0.3% 21.6%
Walked 0.6% 2.8% 5.6%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.1% 2.8%
Commuting population 663 22,693 7,916,632
Mean travel time (minutes) 27.8 25.4 32.6
Less than 5 minutes 4.5% 5.5% 2.7%
5 to 14 minutes 26.1% 30.2% 17.9%
15 to 29 minutes 28.8% 31.6% 30%
30 to 44 minutes 25.2% 14.7% 22%
45 to 59 minutes 5.3% 7.6% 10.6%
60 to 89 minutes 6.6% 7.4% 11.5%
90 minutes or more 3.5% 2.9% 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

$53,664
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Oppenheim $53,664
Fulton County $54,959
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

89 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Oppenheim 89¢
Fulton County 87¢
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 Oppenheim, NY workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$98,750
Workers in Utilities report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Utilities $98,750
Transportation and warehousing $79,853
Health care and social assistance $72,663
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 Utilities earn the highest median earnings — $98,750, compared to $59,464 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Retail trade earn the highest median earnings — $73,188, compared to $52,845 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 Oppenheim
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Median Earnings $53,664 $54,959 $71,039
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $48,798 $47,057
Mining and logging $— $51,800 $68,718
Construction $52,981 $54,523 $63,165
Manufacturing $44,875 $61,172 $67,511
Wholesale trade $— $48,356 $70,512
Retail trade $67,500 $46,673 $50,435
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $79,853 $53,337 $60,647
Utilities $98,750 $91,010 $103,762
Information $— $64,688 $98,124
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $46,875 $86,389 $115,634
Real estate and leasing $— $42,332 $69,228
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $87,016 $105,835
Corporate management $— $— $110,538
Administrative and waste services $33,889 $56,982 $53,034
Education and health services
Educational services $41,000 $60,056 $76,807
Health care and social assistance $72,663 $48,683 $62,377
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $48,618 $62,194
Accommodation and food services $26,607 $32,861 $40,586
Other services $43,068 $57,786 $52,691
Government $69,022 $65,810 $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

$73,125
Workers in State government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
State government $73,125
Nonprofit organization $72,813
Private company $57,188
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 Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $61,750, compared to $59,464 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $77,692, compared to $52,845 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 Oppenheim
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $57,188 $54,399 $68,687
Not-for-profit employees $72,813 $58,529 $71,730
Self-employed
Incorporated business $26,607 $48,542 $79,850
Unincorporated business $33,750 $42,429 $47,821
Government
Local government $46,319 $57,964 $78,033
State government $73,125 $67,835 $79,587
Federal government $— $53,661 $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 Oppenheim, NY workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$121,667
Workers in Business and finance occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Business and finance $121,667
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $77,981
Management $77,596
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 Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $145,313 versus $59,464 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $77,981 versus $52,845 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 Oppenheim
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Median earnings(Total) $53,664 $54,959 $71,039
Management and business
Management $77,596 $73,125 $105,717
Business and finance $121,667 $88,295 $97,654
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $71,552 $108,941
Architecture and engineering $— $98,357 $98,853
Sciences $— $60,750 $86,856
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $45,972 $49,942 $63,906
Legal $— $103,882 $146,869
Education, Training and Library $— $60,883 $78,430
Arts, design and media $— $39,468 $83,968
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $77,981 $88,333 $105,754
Health technicians $50,156 $58,500 $63,353
Healthcare support $— $43,096 $41,087
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $62,250 $46,442 $55,087
Law enforcement $— $90,785 $94,848
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $26,443 $36,811
Building and grounds cleaning $33,472 $41,437 $42,838
Personal care and service $— $40,737 $39,530
Sales and office
Sales $61,042 $41,891 $64,848
Office and Administrative Support $45,682 $45,326 $54,314
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $48,994 $41,304
Construction and extraction $42,500 $58,393 $58,627
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $60,481 $61,341 $64,382
Production and transportation
Production $55,625 $51,338 $50,660
Transportation $42,083 $54,006 $53,496
Material moving $— $48,581 $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

$69,148
Median household income in Oppenheim
Median household income (USD)
Oppenheim
$69,148
Fulton County
$66,533
New York
$85,974
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Oppenheim, 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

$36,863
Per capita income in Oppenheim
Per capita income (USD)
Oppenheim
$36,863
Fulton County
$38,043
New York
$50,712
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Oppenheim, 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

$92,118
Average household income in Oppenheim
Avg household income (USD)
Oppenheim
$92,118
Fulton County
$86,325
New York
$128,247
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Oppenheim, 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

$92,118
Mean household income
$69,148
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Oppenheim $22,970
Fulton County $19,792
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 Oppenheim
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Oppenheim and peer geographies.
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Total households 727 22,866 7,722,646
Median household income $69,148 $66,533 $85,974
Mean household income $92,118 $86,325 $128,247
Mean-median gap $22,970 $19,792 $42,273
Family households 479 14,045 4,738,075
Median family income $84,539 $76,892 $106,873
Mean family income $108,447 $96,778 $151,821
Mean-median gap $23,908 $19,886 $44,948
Non-family households 248 8,821 2,984,571
Median non-family income $31,324 $42,875 $53,448
Mean non-family income $55,709 $62,548 $84,425
Mean-median gap $24,385 $19,673 $30,977
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $36,863 $38,043 $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

67.1%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Oppenheim
67.1%
Fulton County
73.1%
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
46.2% of households (336) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $21,745
SSI (disability)
7.6% of households (55) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $7,829
Cash Assistance
1.1% of households (8) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $7,829
SNAP / Food Stamps
18.4% of households (134) 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 Oppenheim
Share of households receiving each income type
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Total households 727 22,866 7,722,646
Wage-based income
With earnings 67% 73% 77%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 46% 40% 32%
Average social security income $21,745 $22,900 $24,021
Retirement income 38% 28% 25%
Average retirement income $25,093 $26,651 $35,144
SSI (Supplemental security) 8% 6% 6%
Average SSI income $7,829 $12,361 $11,015
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 18% 15% 16%
Cash assistance 1% 3% 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

$84,539
Family households earn $84,539, compared to $31,324 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$69,148
Family households
$84,539
Nonfamily households
$31,324
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

$86,188
Married-couple families earn $86,188, compared to $55,208 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$84,539
Married-couple families
$86,188
Other family types
$55,208
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 Oppenheim
Median household and family income by household size in Oppenheim, compared with peer geographies.
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Total households 727 22,866 7,722,646
Household income by size
1-person $29,773 $39,532 $44,185
2-person $73,036 $72,404 $96,000
3-person $83,750 $87,327 $115,114
4-person $106,750 $101,377 $136,518
5-person $— $108,913 $130,985
6-person $113,750 $102,813 $127,948
7-person or more $— $139,643 $148,805
Total families 479 14,045 4,738,075
Family income by size
2-person $68,438 $68,929 $90,170
3-person $84,688 $79,033 $110,758
4-person $107,000 $104,460 $137,050
5-person $— $137,708 $130,031
6-person $113,750 $131,406 $123,101
7-person or more $— $148,661 $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

52.67%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.6%
of all household income
Top 20%
52.67%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.6% — meaning the top 20% hold 15 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%

$506,471
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
12.29%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
27.49%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $506,471 and hold 27.49% of all household income — far more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 12.29%
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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
36.8%
$50K - $100K
38.1%
$100K - $150K
13.8%
$150K - $200K
3.7%
Over $200K
7.6%
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

25.1%
of all households, 182 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Oppenheim 25.1%
Fulton County 31.1%
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 Oppenheim
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Oppenheim, compared with peer geographies.
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Median household income $69,148 $66,533 $85,974
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 5.2% 4.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 3.5% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.6% 8.1% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 14.4% 8.5% 6.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.3% 13.4% 8.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 19.1% 13.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 19.4% 12.3% 11.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 18.7% 16.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.7% 7.5% 10.1%
$200,000 or more 7.6% 4.9% 17.1%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 29.5% 24.2% 22.2%
Share below $75,000 55.5% 56.7% 44.7%
Share above $100,000 25.1% 31.1% 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
0.49
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Oppenheim 0.49
Fulton 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

$242,570
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Oppenheim
$242,570
Fulton County
$206,011
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 Oppenheim
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $30,271 $30,217 $31,367
Lower 20% $56,222 $53,630 $65,880
Middle 20% $77,439 $80,131 $109,539
Upper 20% $113,500 $119,776 $182,655
Top 5% threshold $225,702 $199,354 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $16,601 $16,940 $15,341
Lower 20% $40,039 $41,702 $48,242
Middle 20% $67,807 $66,536 $86,585
Upper 20% $93,572 $100,434 $141,702
Top 20% $242,570 $206,011 $349,367
Top 5% $506,471 $365,607 $658,885
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.6% 3.92% 2.39%
Lower 20% 8.69% 9.66% 7.52%
Middle 20% 14.72% 15.42% 13.5%
Upper 20% 20.32% 23.27% 22.1%
Top 20% 52.67% 47.73% 54.48%
Top 5% 27.49% 21.18% 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 Oppenheim due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 668 White households (91.9% of all households), the median household income is $69,659.
Black
Among the 2 Black or African American households (0.3% 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 Oppenheim
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Fulton County and New York.
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
All Residents $69,148 $66,533 $85,974
White $69,659 $67,137 $96,384
Black or African American $— $— $62,083
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $63,956
Asian $— $120,227 $97,126
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $49,701
Some Other Race $— $45,966 $60,400
Two or more races (Multiracial) $84,583 $60,469 $79,417
Hispanic or Latino $— $46,678 $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

15.7%
15.7% of residents, or 282 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Oppenheim
15.7%
Fulton County
13.1%
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

2.7%
2.7% of full-time, year-round workers, or 15 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Oppenheim
2.7%
Fulton County
1.6%
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

16.9%
16.9% of children under 18, or 63 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Oppenheim
16.9%
Fulton County
15.9%
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

12.4%
12.4% of adults aged 65 and older, or 50 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Oppenheim
12.4%
Fulton County
9.1%
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
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
Overall poverty rate 15.7% 13.1% 14%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 16.9% 15.9% 18.3%
Under 5 years 16.9% 16.9% 18.7%
5 to 17 years 16.9% 15.6% 18.2%
18 to 64 years 16.6% 13.6% 12.8%
18 to 34 years 3.2% 14.5% 14.7%
35 to 64 years 21.7% 13.2% 11.7%
65 years and over 12.4% 9.1% 13.3%
Poverty by sex
Male 14.5% 13.8% 12.9%
Female 16.9% 12.5% 15%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 2.7% 1.6% 2%
Worked part time or part year 14.9% 14.9% 14.6%
Did not work 26.4% 23.9% 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

13.9%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
13.9%
Family
10.9%
Nonfamily
19.8%
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

10.9%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
10.9%
Married-couple
11.2%
Other families
8.8%
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 Oppenheim
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 10.9% 9.3% 10%
Householder under 25 years —% 13.1% 26.6%
Householder 25 to 44 years 14.9% 11% 14%
Householder 45 to 64 years 9.5% 9.6% 7.8%
Householder 65 years and over 7.8% 5.9% 7.4%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 19.8% 17.2% 20.6%
Householder under 25 years —% 13.9% 36.1%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 12.8% 12.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 45% 24.5% 23.3%
Householder 65 years and over 14.2% 12.8% 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
14.8% of White residents, or 237 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
91.3% of Black or African American residents, or 21 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 Oppenheim
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Oppenheim and peer geographies.
Oppenheim Fulton County New York
All Residents 15.7% 13.1% 14%
White 14.8% 13% 10.1%
Black or African American 91.3% 46.5% 21.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 100% 23.3%
Asian 0% 0.4% 14.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 22.2%
Some Other Race 75.9% 18.2% 21.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.6% 11.2% 16%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 17.5% 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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