Delanson, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Delanson, New York Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Delanson, New York had a total population of 263, the 1178th largest village in New York, with a median household income of $113,750, which is 32% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 3.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 32% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in New York.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 3.5% — among the lowest in New York.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x.
Unemployment rate of 12.7% is notably above the national average.

Delanson Quick Facts

Population 263

Median Household Income $113,750

Median Home Value $264,500

Poverty Rate 3.5%

Unemployment Rate 12.7%

Median Age 48.5 years

Homeownership Rate 92.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

High School Graduation Rate 95.0%

Diversity Index 14/100

Population 263 1178th of 1,289

Median Income $113,750 top 30%

Poverty Rate 3.5% 72% lower than national

Median Home Value $264,500 average

How Delanson Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	379	263	-30.6%
Median household income	$115,417	$113,750	-1.4%
Median home value	$231,300	$264,500	+14.4%

How Delanson Compares

Median Household Income

Delanson

$113,750

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Delanson

$264,500

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.3%

$25K-$50K 14.6%

$50K-$100K 24.0%

$100K+ 54.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.1%

$10K-$15K

2.1%

$15K-$20K

1.0%

$20K-$25K

2.1%

$25K-$30K

2.1%

$30K-$35K

7.3%

$35K-$40K

1.0%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

1.0%

$50K-$60K

0.0%

$60K-$75K

4.2%

$75K-$100K

19.8%

$100K-$125K

11.5%

$125K-$150K

12.5%

$150K-$200K

20.8%

$200K+

9.4%

Employment

12.7% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

69.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 92.7%

Renter 7.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $950/mo 10.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.8%

18-34

12.6%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

32.3%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Delanson Rankings in New York

#1178 Population of 1,289

#361 Median Income of 1,219

#732 Education of 1,288

#590 Home Value of 1,232

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Other Cities in Schenectady County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Schenectady	68,847	$58,399	23.8%	$168,800
Rotterdam	22,695	$85,887	6.8%	$214,400
Niskayuna	21,227	$134,052	4.0%	$357,900
East Glenville	11,914	$96,588	4.9%	$296,200
Scotia	7,264	$76,525	4.9%	$189,900
Mariaville Lake	1,085	$83,168	13.1%	$248,200
Duane Lake	236	$142,150	11.0%	$404,300
Duanesburg	63	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Delanson

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
East Worcester	270	N/A	$108,800	19.6%	27.0%
Phoenicia	271	N/A	$450,000	47.1%	51.3%
Malden-on-Hudson	275	N/A	$333,800	55.3%	0.0%
Grahamsville	249	N/A	$316,700	31.8%	2.8%
Busti	282	N/A	$324,600	24.0%	28.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 263, Delanson'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

Delanson is a small community located in New York, within Schenectady County. The total population is 263. It ranks as the 1178th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Delanson is 48.5 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Delanson is $113,750. This is 32% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 41% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.5%. This is 75% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 12.7%. This is 99% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $264,500. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Delanson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 71% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Delanson has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.4% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.5%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 95.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Delanson, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Delanson, New York?

Delanson, New York has a population of 263 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Delanson, NY?

The median household income in Delanson is $113,750, which is 41% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Delanson, NY?

The poverty rate in Delanson is 3.5%. This means approximately 9 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Delanson, New York?

Delanson's population is 92.4% White, 0.8% Black, 6.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Delanson, NY?

The median home value in Delanson is $264,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.

How educated is Delanson, New York?

30.3% of adults (25+) in Delanson hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.