Hunter, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 156, Hunter'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

Hunter is a small community located in New York, within Greene County. The total population is 156. It ranks as the 1234th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hunter is 65.4 years. This is 64% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 14.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 25.0% 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 Hunter is $40,083. This is 53% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. 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 2.3%. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $460,000. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 11.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 49.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hunter has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.1% vs 52.8%).

Education

30.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 96.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hunter, 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.