Bliss is a CDP located in Wyoming County New York. Bliss has a 2024 population of 431. Bliss is currently declining at a rate of -1.6% annually but its population has increased by 3.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 415 in 2020.
The average household income in Bliss is $95,148 with a poverty rate of 27.15%. The median age in Bliss is 38.7 years: 46.8 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bliss was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 362 | 81.35% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 14.16% |
| Asian | 17 | 3.82% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 175 | 2.54 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Non Family | 77 | 1.17 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Married | 65 | 3.11 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 18 | 6.5 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 15 | 2.4 | 100 | 0 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 4.61% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 19.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 5.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 4.26% |
| High School Graduate | 142 | 50.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 2.84% |
| Some College | 38 | 13.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 238 | 21 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $141,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,458 | $40,938 | $19,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $56,563 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,000 | $55,714 | $21,071 |
| Some College | $45,000 | $0 | $0 |
$42,000
Average Earnings
$55,714
Average Male
$21,071
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.09% of Bliss residents speak only English, while 1.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63 | 63 | 100% |
| White | 356 | 57 | 16.01% |
27.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.44%
Male Poverty Rate
38.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bliss is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bliss is White, with 16.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.9% |
| Some College | 16.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 3.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,667 | $79,831 |
| Households | $51,875 | $95,148 |
| Married Families | $78,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,688 | $107,765 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 14.96% |
| Asian | 12 | 70.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
91.91%
Born in Bliss
96.18%
Native Born
3.82%
Foreign Born
1.12%
Non Citizen
2.7%
Naturalized
96.18% of Bliss residents were born in the United States, with 91.91% having been born in New York. 1.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 431 | -7 | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 438 | -7 | -1.57% |
| 2022 | 445 | 2 | 0.45% |
| 2021 | 443 | 28 | 6.75% |
| 2020 | 415 | -62 | -13% |
| 2019 | 477 | -44 | -8.45% |
| 2018 | 521 | -76 | -12.73% |
| 2017 | 597 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 598 | -15 | -2.45% |
| 2015 | 613 | 56 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 557 | -66 | -10.59% |
| 2013 | 623 | -59 | -8.65% |
| 2012 | 682 | -23 | -3.26% |
| 2011 | 705 | 178 | 33.78% |
| 2010 | 527 | 0 | 0% |