Weston Mills, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Weston Mills is a small community located in New York, within Cattaraugus County. The total population is 1,431. It ranks as the 739th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Weston Mills is 54.3 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 12.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.2% 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 Weston Mills is $79,712. This is 7% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $155,300. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Weston Mills is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Weston Mills has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.6% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 97.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Weston Mills, 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.