Deferiet, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 366, Deferiet's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Deferiet is a small community located in New York, within Jefferson County. The total population is 366. It ranks as the 1128th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Deferiet is 28.0 years. This is 30% lower than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Deferiet is $66,875. This is 22% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Deferiet, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $131,900. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Deferiet is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Deferiet has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.1% vs 52.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.9%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Deferiet, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.