Hankins, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 225, Hankins'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

Hankins is a small community located in New York, within Sullivan County. The total population is 225. It ranks as the 1198th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hankins is 39.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.8 years. 11.6% 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 Hankins is $49,318. This is 43% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hankins, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $344,400. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 43.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% lower than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hankins is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.0%. The Black or African American population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 13.4%.

Education

47.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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. Notably, 35.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hankins, 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.