Black River, NY

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    2024 Population
    1,651
    US Senator
    Chuck Schumer
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.3
    0.525% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.8%
    14.4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $86,645
    6.82% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $228,200
    8.15% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    656
    5.34% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Black River, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.1% of the residents in Black River, NY are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Black River, NY was $228,200, and the homeownership rate was 63.2%.

    Most people in Black River, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Black River, NY was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Black River, NY is home to a population of 1.65k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.3% of Black River, NY residents were born outside of the country (71 people).

    In 2024, there were 12.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.39k people) in Black River, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 114 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 108 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.1% of Black River, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Black River, NY was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Black River, NY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.39k ± 407
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      114 ± 85
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      108 ± 76
    1.51%
    Hispanic Population
    25 people

    In 2024, there were 12.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.39k people) in Black River, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 114 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 108 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.51% of the people in Black River, NY are hispanic (25 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Black River, NY as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      492,198 ± 17,010 people
    2. China
      414,597 ± 15,642 people
    3. Jamaica
      229,554 ± 11,695 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 492,198 New York residents, followed by China with 414,597 and Jamaica with 229,554.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    71 people
    4.52%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    85 people

    As of 2024, 4.3% of Black River, NY residents (71 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Black River, NY was 4.52%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      116 ± 56
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      41 ± 27
    3. Vietnam
      27 ± 25

    Black River, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.83 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Black River, NY.

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    Health

    93.1% of the population of Black River, NY has health coverage, with 23.7% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 7.26% on Medicare, 31.6% on non-group plans, and 18.9% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.8% were men and 56.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 16.5% between 18 and 34 years, 43% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.8% were men and 56.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.93%
    Uninsured
    23.7%
    Employer Coverage
    11.7%
    Medicaid
    7.26%
    Medicare
    31.6%
    Non-Group
    18.9%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Black River, NY grew by 18.2% from 5.87% to 6.93%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Black River, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Black River, NY employs 656 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Black River, NY were Health Care & Social Assistance (126 people), Retail Trade (117 people), and Educational Services (107 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($79,028), Wholesale Trade ($75,750), and Public Administration ($71,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    656
    2024 Value
    ± 166
    −5.34%
    1 Year decline
    ± 37.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Black River, NY declined at a rate of −5.34%, from 693 employees to 656 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Black River, NY, are Sales & Related Occupations (100 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (79 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (75 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Black River, NY.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    656
    2024 Value
    ± 166
    −5.34%
    1 Year decline
    ± 37.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Black River, NY declined at a rate of −5.34%, from 693 employees to 656 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Black River, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (126 people), Retail Trade (117 people), and Educational Services (107 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Black River, NY, though some of these residents may live in Black River, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $52,036
    Median earning men ± $11,985
    $45,989
    Median earning women ± $2,602

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($213,214), Public Administration ($82,000), and Manufacturing ($59,063).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,778), Public Administration ($70,662), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($57,917).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.74%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

    Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (55.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.565%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New York

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    Chuck Schumer
    Senator from New York3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1999
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Senator from New York1
    Assumed office on January 26, 2009
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

    Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Black River, NY was $228,200 in 2024, which is 0.686 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $211,000 to $228,200, a 8.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Black River, NY is 63.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Black River, NY have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Black River, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $228,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$41,136
    $441
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$129

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Black River, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    63.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 63.2% of the housing units in Black River, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.9%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $86,645
    Median Household Income
    ± $12,368
    698
    Number of Households
    ± 169

    In 2024, the median household income of the 698 households in Black River, NY grew to $86,645 from the previous year's value of $81,111.

    The following chart displays the households in Black River, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Black River, NY is from New York.
    0.492
    2024 Wage GINI in New York
    0.493
    2023 Wage GINI in New York

    In 2024, the income inequality in New York was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (87.4%)
    2. Carpooled (6.52%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.69%)

    In 2024, 87.4% of workers in Black River, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.52%) and those who worked at home (4.69%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    17.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Black River, NY have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Black River, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Black River, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Black River, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Black River, NY have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Black River, NY (194 out of 1.65k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Black River, NY is White, followed by Asian and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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