Machias town is located in Cattaraugus County New York. Machias town has a 2024 population of 2,287. Machias town is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually but its population has decreased by -0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,308 in 2020.
The average household income in Machias town is $64,977 with a poverty rate of 21.45%. The median age in Machias town is 47 years: 46.8 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Machias town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,247 | 95.33% |
| Two or more races | 105 | 4.45% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.21% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 952 | 2.37 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Married | 438 | 2.81 | 95 | 5 |
| Non Family | 348 | 1.19 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Female | 93 | 3.27 | 28 | 72 |
| Male | 73 | 4.19 | 74 | 26 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
81.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 150 | 8.64% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 9.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 123 | 7.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 4.43% |
| High School Graduate | 776 | 44.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 2.71% |
| Some College | 402 | 23.14% |
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 | 1,690 | 1,509 | 200 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 25 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.29%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,250 | $29,688 | $72,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,500 | $76,458 | $49,125 |
| High School Graduate | $30,527 | $0 | $30,586 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,171 | $40,592 | $26,250 |
| Overall | $32,113 | $40,020 | $31,055 |
| Some College | $40,518 | $40,862 | $0 |
$32,113
Average Earnings
$40,020
Average Male
$31,055
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.05% of Machias town residents speak only English, while 2.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,145 | 467 | 21.77% |
| Multiple | 105 | 17 | 16.19% |
21.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.96%
Male Poverty Rate
26.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Machias town is White, with 21.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Machias town is Multiple, with 16.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.15% |
| High School | 18.14% |
| Some College | 13.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.36% |
| Male Employed | 5.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,933 | $73,668 |
| Households | $57,045 | $64,977 |
| Married Families | $73,816 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,556 | $40,609 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
216
Number of Veterans
183
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 81 |
| Korea | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 99 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 200 | 10.91% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 81.48% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 30.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
90.11%
Born in Machias town
99.79%
Native Born
0.21%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
99.79% of Machias town residents were born in the United States, with 90.11% 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 | 2,302 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 2,299 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 2,296 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 2,293 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 2,290 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 2,287 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 2,284 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 2,281 | -14 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 2,295 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 2,308 | 32 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 2,276 | -7 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 2,283 | -13 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 2,296 | -15 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 2,311 | -7 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 2,318 | -20 | -0.86% |
| 2014 | 2,338 | -10 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 2,348 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 2,353 | -7 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2,360 | -12 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 2,372 | 0 | 0% |