Massena town is located in St. Lawrence County New York. Massena town has a 2024 population of 12,198. Massena town is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -1.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,406 in 2020.
The average household income in Massena town is $62,441 with a poverty rate of 22.24%. The median age in Massena town is 42.4 years: 39.9 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Massena town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,708 | 94.26% |
| Two or more races | 456 | 3.67% |
| Native American | 153 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.42% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 0.37% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,696 | 2.12 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 2,978 | 1.44 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Married | 1,798 | 2.64 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 615 | 3.59 | 52 | 48 |
| Male | 305 | 2.76 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 510 | 5.6% |
| Associates Degree | 989 | 10.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,109 | 12.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 843 | 9.25% |
| High School Graduate | 3,602 | 39.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 512 | 5.62% |
| Some College | 1,550 | 17% |
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 | 8,740 | 7,797 | 1,898 |
| 2+ Races | 153 | 132 | 28 |
| Native American | 105 | 96 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 42 | 2 |
| Asian | 52 | 31 | 21 |
| Black | 32 | 27 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 91.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,394 | $63,958 | $40,909 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,711 | $70,455 | $63,555 |
| High School Graduate | $32,933 | $35,310 | $24,268 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $6,750 | $0 | $5,179 |
| Overall | $36,274 | $41,005 | $31,750 |
| Some College | $37,117 | $52,165 | $30,870 |
$36,274
Average Earnings
$41,005
Average Male
$31,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.76% of Massena town residents speak only English, while 4.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,224 | 2,340 | 20.85% |
| Multiple | 439 | 154 | 35.08% |
| Native | 146 | 95 | 65.07% |
| Asian | 52 | 38 | 73.08% |
| Hispanic | 151 | 25 | 16.56% |
| Black | 32 | 15 | 46.88% |
22.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.44%
Male Poverty Rate
26.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Massena town is Asian, with 73.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Massena town is Hispanic, with 16.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.51% |
| High School | 15.64% |
| Some College | 13.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 58.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.75% |
| Female Employed | 21.34% |
| Male Employed | 6.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,120 | $76,882 |
| Households | $50,131 | $62,441 |
| Married Families | $80,078 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,126 | $44,226 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
904
Number of Veterans
866
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 349 |
| Second Gulf War | 252 |
| First Gulf War | 102 |
| Korea | 58 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 316 |
| 35 to 54 | 185 |
| 75+ | 157 |
| 18 to 34 | 142 |
| 55 to 64 | 104 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 888 | 9.07% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 9.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
79.2%
Born in Massena town
95.35%
Native Born
4.65%
Foreign Born
1.14%
Non Citizen
3.52%
Naturalized
95.35% of Massena town residents were born in the United States, with 79.2% having been born in New York. 1.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,858 | -68 | -0.57% |
| 2028 | 11,926 | -68 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 11,994 | -68 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 12,062 | -68 | -0.56% |
| 2025 | 12,130 | -68 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 12,198 | -68 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 12,266 | -68 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 12,334 | -52 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 12,386 | -20 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 12,406 | 349 | 2.89% |
| 2019 | 12,057 | -81 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 12,138 | -84 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 12,222 | -95 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 12,317 | -144 | -1.16% |
| 2015 | 12,461 | -144 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 12,605 | -94 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 12,699 | -88 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 12,787 | -49 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 12,836 | -32 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 12,868 | 0 | 0% |