North Elba town is located in Essex County New York. North Elba town has a 2024 population of 7,670. North Elba town is currently growing at a rate of 0.92% annually and its population has increased by 2.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,478 in 2020.
The average household income in North Elba town is $113,508 with a poverty rate of 12.1%. The median age in North Elba town is 40.9 years: 39.9 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Elba town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,395 | 84.78% |
| Black or African American | 732 | 9.7% |
| Two or more races | 245 | 3.25% |
| Other race | 103 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,988 | 2.03 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Non Family | 1,432 | 1.25 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Married | 1,115 | 2.8 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 246 | 2.21 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Male | 195 | 3.19 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
2.61
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
67.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 663 | 11.39% |
| Associates Degree | 602 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,214 | 20.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 962 | 16.53% |
| High School Graduate | 1,528 | 26.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 1.98% |
| Some College | 736 | 12.65% |
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 | 4,637 | 4,340 | 2,132 |
| Black | 612 | 364 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 452 | 223 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 150 | 121 | 14 |
| Other Race | 97 | 89 | 0 |
| Asian | 35 | 27 | 22 |
| Native American | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,641 | $102,540 | $65,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,721 | $82,063 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,677 | $37,194 | $28,048 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,801 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,228 | $52,996 | $38,293 |
| Some College | $44,750 | $53,389 | $42,750 |
$42,228
Average Earnings
$52,996
Average Male
$38,293
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.71% of North Elba town residents speak only English, while 13.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,741 | 622 | 10.83% |
| Multiple | 204 | 58 | 28.43% |
| Other | 53 | 29 | 54.72% |
| Black | 47 | 28 | 59.57% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 4 | 4.3% |
12.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.48%
Male Poverty Rate
13.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Elba town is Black, with 59.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Elba town is Hispanic, with 4.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.65% |
| High School | 12.37% |
| Some College | 10.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.08% |
| Female Employed | 8.55% |
| Male Employed | 3.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,242 | $129,342 |
| Households | $76,596 | $113,508 |
| Married Families | $114,044 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,250 | $89,733 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
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
372
Number of Veterans
372
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 189 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Korea | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 118 |
| 65 to 74 | 111 |
| 35 to 54 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 339 | 6.37% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 13.61% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 2.41% |
| Black | 7 | 1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
68.99%
Born in North Elba town
90.51%
Native Born
9.49%
Foreign Born
5.33%
Non Citizen
4.16%
Naturalized
90.51% of North Elba town residents were born in the United States, with 68.99% having been born in New York. 5.33% 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 | 8,020 | 70 | 0.88% |
| 2028 | 7,950 | 70 | 0.89% |
| 2027 | 7,880 | 70 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 7,810 | 70 | 0.9% |
| 2025 | 7,740 | 70 | 0.91% |
| 2024 | 7,670 | 70 | 0.92% |
| 2023 | 7,600 | 70 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 7,530 | 36 | 0.48% |
| 2021 | 7,494 | 16 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 7,478 | -648 | -7.97% |
| 2019 | 8,126 | -9 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 8,135 | -122 | -1.48% |
| 2017 | 8,257 | -38 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 8,295 | -33 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 8,328 | -151 | -1.78% |
| 2014 | 8,479 | -146 | -1.69% |
| 2013 | 8,625 | -164 | -1.87% |
| 2012 | 8,789 | -102 | -1.15% |
| 2011 | 8,891 | -80 | -0.89% |
| 2010 | 8,971 | 0 | 0% |