Leicester town is located in Livingston County New York. Leicester town has a 2024 population of 2,026. Leicester town is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -2.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,076 in 2020.
The average household income in Leicester town is $92,484 with a poverty rate of 9.15%. The median age in Leicester town is 46.8 years: 45.6 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leicester town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,966 | 93.53% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 5.61% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 905 | 2.32 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Married | 454 | 2.73 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 308 | 1.18 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 104 | 3.72 | 74 | 26 |
| Male | 39 | 2.9 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
85.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 2.66% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 12.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 312 | 20.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 174 | 11.31% |
| High School Graduate | 523 | 33.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 85 | 5.52% |
| Some College | 214 | 13.91% |
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 | 1,472 | 1,362 | 465 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 23 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 37 | 15 |
| Other Race | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 40.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,987 | $61,458 | $56,723 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,939 | $49,352 | $55,536 |
| High School Graduate | $46,875 | $60,083 | $20,893 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,556 | $36,518 | $27,019 |
| Overall | $50,583 | $56,364 | $48,723 |
| Some College | $48,889 | $63,000 | $42,778 |
$50,583
Average Earnings
$56,364
Average Male
$48,723
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.77% of Leicester town residents speak only English, while 1.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,933 | 105 | 5.43% |
| Multiple | 118 | 73 | 61.86% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 24 | 37.5% |
| Other | 11 | 6 | 54.55% |
9.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.9%
Male Poverty Rate
10.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leicester town is Multiple, with 61.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leicester town is White, with 5.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.52% |
| Some College | 8.17% |
| High School | 5.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.13% |
| Male Employed | 2.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,743 | $105,384 |
| Households | $75,288 | $92,484 |
| Married Families | $98,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,921 | $52,831 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
188
Number of Veterans
160
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| World War II | 25 |
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 91 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 182 | 11.23% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 14.29% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 10.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
88.25%
Born in Leicester town
98.19%
Native Born
1.81%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.81%
Naturalized
98.19% of Leicester town residents were born in the United States, with 88.25% having been born in New York. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,941 | -17 | -0.87% |
| 2028 | 1,958 | -17 | -0.86% |
| 2027 | 1,975 | -17 | -0.85% |
| 2026 | 1,992 | -17 | -0.85% |
| 2025 | 2,009 | -17 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 2,026 | -17 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 2,043 | -17 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 2,060 | -14 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 2,074 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 2,076 | -19 | -0.91% |
| 2019 | 2,095 | -17 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 2,112 | -16 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 2,128 | -18 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 2,146 | -10 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 2,156 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 2,160 | -9 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 2,169 | -18 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 2,187 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 2,190 | -8 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 2,198 | 0 | 0% |