Depauville, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 310, Depauville'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

Depauville is a small community located in New York, within Jefferson County. The total population is 310. It ranks as the 1159th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Depauville is 21.8 years. This is 45% lower than the state median of 39.8 years. With 45.8% of the population under 18, Depauville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 68% 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 19.2%. This is 201% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $167,500. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $423,800. 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Depauville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.2% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 13.4%.

Education

28.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 94.1%. Notably, 19.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Depauville, 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.