Prattsville, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 210, Prattsville'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

Prattsville is a small community located in New York, within Greene County. The total population is 210. It ranks as the 1211th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Prattsville is 59.8 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. 19.1% 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 Prattsville is $29,450. This is 66% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 64% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.5%. This is 118% 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 27.9%. This is 339% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $207,100. Housing costs are 51% 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. 35.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% lower than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Prattsville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.1% vs 52.8%).

Education

26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Prattsville, 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.