Millport, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Millport, New York Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Millport, New York had a total population of 243, the 1187th largest village in New York, with a median household income of $45,500, which is 47% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 47% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 8.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x.
Unemployment rate of 10.0% is notably above the national average.

Millport Quick Facts

Population 243

Median Household Income $45,500

Median Home Value $103,800

Poverty Rate 11.9%

Unemployment Rate 10.0%

Median Age 54.7 years

Homeownership Rate 82.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%

High School Graduation Rate 82.2%

Diversity Index 11/100

Population 243 1187th of 1,289

Median Income $45,500 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 11.9% 4% lower than national

Median Home Value $103,800 bottom 10%

How Millport 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	340	243	-28.5%
Median household income	$44,038	$45,500	+3.3%
Median home value	$96,800	$103,800	+7.2%

How Millport Compares

Median Household Income

Millport

$45,500

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Millport

$103,800

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.5%

$25K-$50K 48.1%

$50K-$100K 16.0%

$100K+ 10.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

0.9%

$15K-$20K

15.1%

$20K-$25K

1.9%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

5.7%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

7.5%

$45K-$50K

28.3%

$50K-$60K

0.9%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

3.8%

$100K-$125K

7.5%

$125K-$150K

2.8%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

10.0% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

41.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.1%

Renter 17.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,833/mo 48.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.4%

18-34

13.6%

35-54

15.6%

55-74

33.7%

75+

15.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Millport Rankings in New York

#1187 Population of 1,289

#1164 Median Income of 1,219

#1243 Education of 1,288

#1136 Home Value of 1,232

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Other Cities in Chemung County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Elmira	26,257	$43,120	30.2%	$93,000
Southport	6,450	$62,684	11.5%	$107,900
Horseheads	6,449	$61,223	11.8%	$141,400
Big Flats	5,651	$89,286	4.8%	$224,400
West Elmira	4,750	$111,417	5.1%	$198,300
Elmira Heights	4,110	$58,125	24.6%	$104,800
Horseheads North	2,676	$90,481	4.7%	$210,600
Pine Valley	721	N/A	26.8%	N/A
Breesport	628	$85,294	4.8%	$162,200
Van Etten	587	$60,200	11.7%	$127,500

Cities Similar to Millport

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Altmar	243	$46,250	$88,800	17.8%	14.8%
Grahamsville	249	N/A	$316,700	31.8%	2.8%
Kennedy	246	$49,375	$67,800	4.7%	19.5%
Hall	255	$46,250	$157,900	14.1%	14.9%
Springfield Center	244	$51,667	N/A	21.8%	9.6%

A note before these figures: with a population of 243, Millport'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

Millport is a small community located in New York, within Chemung County. The total population is 243. It ranks as the 1187th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Millport is 54.7 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. 15.6% 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 Millport is $45,500. This is 47% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 10.0%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $103,800. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Millport is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Millport has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.2% vs 52.8%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

8.3% 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 79% 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 82.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Millport, 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 Millport, New York?

Millport, New York has a population of 243 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Millport, NY?

The median household income in Millport is $45,500, which is 44% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Millport, NY?

The poverty rate in Millport is 11.9%. This means approximately 29 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Millport, New York?

Millport's population is 94.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Millport, NY?

The median home value in Millport is $103,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.

How educated is Millport, New York?

8.3% of adults (25+) in Millport hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.