Hunt, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 92, Hunt'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

Hunt is a small community located in New York, within Livingston County. The total population is 92. It ranks as the 1262nd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hunt is 54.1 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. With 38.0% of the population under 18, Hunt has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hunt is $33,971. This is 60% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.0%. This is 107% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hunt, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $67,600. Housing costs are 84% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Hunt is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 72% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Hunt 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

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% 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 96.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hunt, 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.