Van Etten, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Van Etten, New York Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Van Etten, New York had a total population of 587, the 1019th largest community in New York, with a median household income of $60,200, which is 30% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

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

Key Takeaways

Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

Van Etten Quick Facts

Population 587

Median Household Income $60,200

Median Home Value $127,500

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment Rate 1.5%

Median Age 40.2 years

Homeownership Rate 78.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

High School Graduation Rate 90.4%

Diversity Index 13/100

Population 587 1019th of 1,289

Median Income $60,200 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 11.7% 6% lower than national

Median Home Value $127,500 bottom 20%

How Van Etten 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	539	587	+8.9%
Median household income	$56,435	$60,200	+6.7%
Median home value	$128,000	$127,500	-0.4%

How Van Etten Compares

Median Household Income

Van Etten

$60,200

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Van Etten

$127,500

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.9%

$25K-$50K 11.8%

$50K-$100K 45.8%

$100K+ 18.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

10.5%

$15K-$20K

7.6%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

0.8%

$40K-$45K

2.5%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

13.5%

$60K-$75K

23.1%

$75K-$100K

9.2%

$100K-$125K

2.9%

$125K-$150K

10.9%

$150K-$200K

3.4%

$200K+

1.3%

Employment

1.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

56.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.6%

Renter 21.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,023/mo 20.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.9%

18-34

16.9%

35-54

29.0%

55-74

23.0%

75+

5.3%

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+)

Van Etten Rankings in New York

#1019 Population of 1,289

#949 Median Income of 1,219

#1077 Education of 1,288

#1030 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
Erin	473	$42,313	15.4%	$45,700

Cities Similar to Van Etten

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Barker	590	N/A	$175,000	13.4%	29.7%
Angelica	605	$59,167	$81,200	26.6%	9.6%
Hailesboro	583	$64,375	$153,000	29.3%	25.9%
Lyons Falls	569	$59,000	$119,400	20.5%	10.2%
East Frankfort	571	$57,833	$109,500	7.6%	14.0%

A note before these figures: with a population of 587, Van Etten'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

Van Etten is a small community located in New York, within Chemung County. The total population is 587. It ranks as the 1019th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Van Etten is 40.2 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Van Etten is $60,200. This is 30% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $127,500. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Van Etten is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Van Etten has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.2% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 90.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Van Etten, 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 Van Etten, New York?

Van Etten, New York has a population of 587 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Van Etten, NY?

The median household income in Van Etten is $60,200, which is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Van Etten, NY?

The poverty rate in Van Etten is 11.7%. This means approximately 67 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Van Etten, New York?

Van Etten's population is 93.2% White, 0.5% Black, 3.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Van Etten, NY?

The median home value in Van Etten is $127,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.1x.

How educated is Van Etten, New York?

18.9% of adults (25+) in Van Etten hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.