Port Henry, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Port Henry, New York Demographics
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 33.1% is well above the state average

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Port Henry, New York had a total population of 1,410, the 746th largest community in New York, with a median household income of $45,706, which is 47% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 33.1%.

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.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (33.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.

Port Henry Quick Facts

Population 1,410

Median Household Income $45,706

Median Home Value $174,100

Poverty Rate 33.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.0%

Median Age 62.9 years

Homeownership Rate 67.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

High School Graduation Rate 88.3%

Diversity Index 9/100

Population 1,410 746th of 1,289

Median Income $45,706 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 33.1% 166% higher than national

Median Home Value $174,100 below average

How Port Henry 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	1,403	1,410	+0.5%
Median household income	$42,895	$45,706	+6.6%
Median home value	$159,200	$174,100	+9.4%

How Port Henry Compares

Median Household Income

Port Henry

$45,706

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Port Henry

$174,100

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 35.6%

$25K-$50K 20.5%

$50K-$100K 22.2%

$100K+ 21.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

15.8%

$10K-$15K

11.5%

$15K-$20K

8.3%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

8.0%

$30K-$35K

1.5%

$35K-$40K

2.4%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

8.6%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

6.2%

$100K-$125K

11.7%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

2.5%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

28.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.4%

Renter 32.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $803/mo 21.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

10.7%

18-34

7.2%

35-54

11.6%

55-74

59.6%

75+

10.8%

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+)

Port Henry Rankings in New York

#746 Population of 1,289

#1161 Median Income of 1,219

#1008 Education of 1,288

#819 Home Value of 1,232

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Other Cities in Essex County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Ticonderoga	3,260	$54,938	23.4%	$158,200
Lake Placid	2,306	$41,612	9.0%	$400,000
Mineville	1,206	$68,786	8.2%	$110,900
Wilmington	904	$90,625	4.2%	$307,000
Schroon Lake	898	$69,531	8.6%	$268,100
Elizabethtown	721	$64,583	16.0%	$188,100
Willsboro	661	$42,813	23.4%	$124,500
Willsboro Point	646	$133,462	7.6%	$360,000
Westport	403	$64,500	20.6%	$251,400
Witherbee	202	$42,757	11.9%	N/A

Cities Similar to Port Henry

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Sherburne	1,422	$45,129	$139,500	15.8%	19.6%
St. John Fisher College	1,361	N/A	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Deposit	1,424	$48,214	$118,500	14.1%	27.8%
Marion	1,400	$42,865	$158,800	11.5%	8.1%
Niagara University	1,473	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Population Overview

Port Henry is a small community located in New York, within Essex County. The total population is 1,410. It ranks as the 746th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Port Henry is 62.9 years. This is 58% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 10.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.8% 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 Port Henry is $45,706. This is 47% 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 33.1%. This is 136% 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 unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $174,100. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Port Henry has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.5% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 88.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Port Henry, 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 Port Henry, New York?

Port Henry, New York has a population of 1,410 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Port Henry, NY?

The median household income in Port Henry is $45,706, which is 43% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Port Henry, NY?

The poverty rate in Port Henry is 33.1%. This means approximately 467 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Port Henry, New York?

Port Henry's population is 95.5% White, 0.1% Black, 3.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Port Henry, NY?

The median home value in Port Henry is $174,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

How educated is Port Henry, New York?

21.3% of adults (25+) in Port Henry hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.