Leyden town is located in Lewis County New York. Leyden town has a 2024 population of 1,582. Leyden town is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually but its population has increased by 0.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,572 in 2020.
The average household income in Leyden town is $71,605 with a poverty rate of 16.52%. The median age in Leyden town is 41.3 years: 43.5 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leyden town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,720 | 97.07% |
| Asian | 20 | 1.13% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 0.96% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.73% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 700 | 2.51 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 340 | 3.08 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Non Family | 232 | 1.44 | 69 | 31 |
| Female | 79 | 3.09 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Male | 49 | 2.63 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 5.45% |
| Associates Degree | 127 | 10.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 4.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 112 | 9.69% |
| High School Graduate | 654 | 56.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 128 | 11.07% |
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 | 1,104 | 1,030 | 139 |
| Asian | 20 | 11 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 92.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,972 | $0 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,184 | $76,776 | $72,422 |
| High School Graduate | $37,500 | $46,875 | $25,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,667 | $0 | $48,125 |
| Overall | $50,643 | $52,222 | $46,607 |
| Some College | $52,132 | $53,889 | $48,542 |
$50,643
Average Earnings
$52,222
Average Male
$46,607
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.9% of Leyden town residents speak only English, while 1.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,703 | 285 | 16.74% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Asian | 20 | 2 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Multiple | 17 | 1 | 5.88% |
16.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.77%
Male Poverty Rate
18.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leyden town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leyden town is Multiple, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.59% |
| High School | 16.82% |
| Some College | 5.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.37% |
| Female Employed | 11.25% |
| Male Employed | 9.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,176 | $79,527 |
| Households | $58,333 | $71,605 |
| Married Families | $82,143 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,635 | $52,690 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
79
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 6.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
9.6%
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
92.27%
Born in Leyden town
98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.19%
Naturalized
98.81% of Leyden town residents were born in the United States, with 92.27% 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 Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,567 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 1,570 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 1,573 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 1,576 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 1,579 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 1,582 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 1,585 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 1,588 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 1,592 | 20 | 1.27% |
| 2020 | 1,572 | -202 | -11.39% |
| 2019 | 1,774 | -11 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 1,785 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,785 | 5 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 1,780 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 1,787 | -11 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 1,798 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 1,800 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 1,799 | 13 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 1,786 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 1,793 | 0 | 0% |