Whitney Point, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Whitney Point, New York Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Whitney Point, New York had a total population of 965, the 865th largest village in New York, with a median household income of $45,536, which is 47% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 29.6%.

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 (29.6%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Unemployment rate of 28.4% is notably above the national average.

Whitney Point Quick Facts

Population 965

Median Household Income $45,536

Median Home Value $140,800

Poverty Rate 29.6%

Unemployment Rate 28.4%

Median Age 36.2 years

Homeownership Rate 55.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

High School Graduation Rate 91.4%

Diversity Index 4/100

Population 965 865th of 1,289

Median Income $45,536 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 29.6% 138% higher than national

Median Home Value $140,800 bottom 30%

How Whitney Point 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	1,070	965	-9.8%
Median household income	$44,526	$45,536	+2.3%
Median home value	$140,200	$140,800	+0.4%

How Whitney Point Compares

Median Household Income

Whitney Point

$45,536

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Whitney Point

$140,800

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.6%

$25K-$50K 29.8%

$50K-$100K 24.2%

$100K+ 17.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

1.4%

$15K-$20K

17.1%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

7.9%

$30K-$35K

8.7%

$35K-$40K

0.8%

$40K-$45K

2.3%

$45K-$50K

10.1%

$50K-$60K

3.4%

$60K-$75K

8.4%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

4.5%

$125K-$150K

3.9%

$150K-$200K

1.7%

$200K+

7.3%

Employment

28.4% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

65.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 55.3%

Renter 44.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $832/mo 21.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.9%

18-34

25.5%

35-54

32.0%

55-74

13.1%

75+

5.5%

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+)

Whitney Point Rankings in New York

#865 Population of 1,289

#1163 Median Income of 1,219

#882 Education of 1,288

#983 Home Value of 1,232

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Other Cities in Broome County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Binghamton	47,151	$45,578	32.6%	$124,800
Johnson City	14,940	$56,283	19.6%	$117,100
Endicott	13,387	$47,290	29.0%	$121,800
Endwell	11,546	$82,726	8.4%	$173,300
Binghamton University	7,449	N/A	N/A	N/A
Chenango Bridge	3,116	$96,250	5.7%	$168,200
Port Dickinson	1,635	$69,375	11.7%	$142,800
Deposit	1,424	$48,214	27.8%	$118,500
Windsor	1,128	$72,794	10.6%	$138,800
Glen Aubrey	311	$70,882	0.0%	$124,300

Cities Similar to Whitney Point

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%
Candor	984	$47,417	$119,400	17.2%	20.8%
Richmondville	931	$44,875	$160,900	25.6%	14.2%
New Berlin	989	$48,958	$108,100	17.9%	24.6%
Marathon	952	$52,198	$124,800	12.6%	13.2%

A note before these figures: with a population of 965, Whitney Point'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

Whitney Point is a small community located in New York, within Broome County. The total population is 965. It ranks as the 865th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Whitney Point is 36.2 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Whitney Point is $45,536. This is 47% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.6%. This is 112% 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 28.4%. This is 346% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $140,800. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Whitney Point has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.9% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.9% vs 52.8%).

Education

25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 91.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Whitney Point, 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 Whitney Point, New York?

Whitney Point, New York has a population of 965 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Whitney Point, NY?

The median household income in Whitney Point is $45,536, which is 44% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Whitney Point, NY?

The poverty rate in Whitney Point is 29.6%. This means approximately 286 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Whitney Point, New York?

Whitney Point's population is 97.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Whitney Point, NY?

The median home value in Whitney Point is $140,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Whitney Point, New York?

25.0% of adults (25+) in Whitney Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.