Theresa, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Theresa, New York Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Theresa, New York had a total population of 945, the 876th largest village in New York, with a median household income of $58,583, which is 32% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.3%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 32% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 6.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.

Theresa Quick Facts

Population 945

Median Household Income $58,583

Median Home Value $164,900

Poverty Rate 14.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 29.5 years

Homeownership Rate 58.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.5%

High School Graduation Rate 96.5%

Diversity Index 35/100

Population 945 876th of 1,289

Median Income $58,583 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 14.3% 15% higher than national

Median Home Value $164,900 below average

How Theresa 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	1,019	945	-7.3%
Median household income	$57,738	$58,583	+1.5%
Median home value	$146,500	$164,900	+12.6%

How Theresa Compares

Median Household Income

Theresa

$58,583

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Theresa

$164,900

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.8%

$25K-$50K 8.4%

$50K-$100K 53.5%

$100K+ 23.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

2.2%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

0.0%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

1.7%

$45K-$50K

0.6%

$50K-$60K

29.3%

$60K-$75K

15.0%

$75K-$100K

9.2%

$100K-$125K

7.0%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

4.7%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

75.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 58.2%

Renter 41.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $946/mo 19.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

40.9%

35-54

21.1%

55-74

13.7%

75+

2.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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+)

Theresa Rankings in New York

#876 Population of 1,289

#976 Median Income of 1,219

#1256 Education of 1,288

#865 Home Value of 1,232

Explore New York Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Jefferson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Watertown	24,375	$51,753	20.1%	$158,600
Fort Drum	16,065	$62,291	11.7%	N/A
Carthage	3,510	$58,125	25.8%	$131,200
Calcium	2,935	$57,668	17.3%	$203,400
West Carthage	1,864	$49,885	10.4%	$192,100
Clayton	1,661	$60,573	19.5%	$231,800
Black River	1,651	$86,645	11.8%	$228,200
Adams	1,531	$64,432	8.9%	$192,400
Sackets Harbor	1,490	$77,043	14.0%	$234,900
Alexandria Bay	1,212	$55,048	10.8%	$154,100

Cities Similar to Theresa

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Great Bend	938	N/A	$172,600	17.3%	31.3%
Portville	951	$61,793	$102,900	28.1%	10.4%
Woodridge	955	$61,298	$207,300	33.0%	20.3%
Tivoli	945	$53,177	$354,300	54.9%	30.0%
Claverack-Red Mills	925	$61,902	$392,000	48.7%	0.0%

A note before these figures: with a population of 945, Theresa'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

Theresa is a small community located in New York, within Jefferson County. The total population is 945. It ranks as the 876th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Theresa is 29.5 years. This is 26% lower than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Theresa is $58,583. This is 32% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $164,900. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Theresa is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 58.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Theresa is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

6.5% 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 84% 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 Theresa, 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 Theresa, New York?

Theresa, New York has a population of 945 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Theresa, NY?

The median household income in Theresa is $58,583, which is 27% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Theresa, NY?

The poverty rate in Theresa is 14.3%. This means approximately 133 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Theresa, New York?

Theresa's population is 78.0% White, 1.1% Black, 1.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Theresa, NY?

The median home value in Theresa is $164,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.

How educated is Theresa, New York?

6.5% of adults (25+) in Theresa hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.