Eagle Bay, New York Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Eagle Bay, New York had a total population of 90, the 1266th largest community in New York. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Eagle Bay Quick Facts
How Eagle Bay 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 | 97 | 90 | -7.2% |
How Eagle Bay Compares
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Eagle Bay Rankings in New York
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Other Cities in Herkimer County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilion | 7,593 | $62,843 | 14.5% | $108,700 |
| Herkimer | 7,566 | $48,529 | 26.4% | $133,200 |
| Little Falls | 4,550 | $53,544 | 24.3% | $105,700 |
| Mohawk | 2,520 | $72,813 | 15.1% | $124,600 |
| Frankfort | 2,503 | $50,909 | 11.2% | $128,200 |
| Dolgeville | 1,874 | $67,740 | 10.9% | $115,200 |
| West Winfield | 837 | $76,667 | 10.4% | $151,300 |
| East Herkimer | 659 | $86,154 | 4.9% | $128,000 |
| Middleville | 652 | $84,125 | 7.7% | $163,100 |
| Old Forge | 574 | $75,076 | 3.7% | $322,800 |
Cities Similar to Eagle Bay
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers Landing | 91 | $61,458 | $337,500 | 52.8% | 0.0% |
| Natural Bridge | 91 | $50,870 | $119,000 | 0.0% | 23.1% |
| Kysorville | 89 | $66,875 | N/A | 26.0% | 26.7% |
| Hunt | 92 | $33,971 | $67,600 | 15.8% | 29.0% |
| Oxbow | 92 | $78,750 | $112,500 | 18.9% | 1.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 90, Eagle Bay'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
Eagle Bay is a small community located in New York, within Herkimer County. The total population is 90. It ranks as the 1266th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.
Age Demographics
The median age in Eagle Bay is 69.1 years. This is 74% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Eagle Bay. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Eagle Bay, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 84% higher than the state average of 54.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Eagle Bay was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
60.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Eagle Bay, 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 Eagle Bay, New York?
Eagle Bay, New York has a population of 90 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Eagle Bay, NY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Eagle Bay — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Eagle Bay, NY?
The ACS sample for Eagle Bay recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Eagle Bay, New York?
Eagle Bay's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Eagle Bay, NY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Eagle Bay — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Eagle Bay, New York?
60.0% of adults (25+) in Eagle Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.