Hall, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 255, Hall'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

Hall is a small community located in New York, within Ontario County. The total population is 255. It ranks as the 1181st most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hall is 34.3 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 39.8 years. 12.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hall is $46,250. This is 46% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $157,900. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 84% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hall has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.8% vs 52.8%). The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 65% lower 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 Hall, 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.