Persia town is located in Cattaraugus County New York. Persia town has a 2024 population of 2,130. Persia town is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -3.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,213 in 2020.
The average household income in Persia town is $74,495 with a poverty rate of 10.79%. The median age in Persia town is 39.8 years: 35.3 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Persia town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,181 | 88.8% |
| Native American | 136 | 5.54% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 3.62% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.61% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 930 | 2.51 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Non Family | 398 | 1.32 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 340 | 3.36 | 85 | 15 |
| Female | 109 | 2.83 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Male | 83 | 4.35 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 4.26% |
| Associates Degree | 258 | 15.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 139 | 8.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | 5.08% |
| High School Graduate | 793 | 46.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 5.14% |
| Some College | 275 | 16.05% |
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 | 1,545 | 1,414 | 217 |
| Hispanic | 72 | 48 | 6 |
| Native American | 70 | 70 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 48 | 6 |
| Black | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,375 | $0 | $48,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,906 | $0 | $73,750 |
| High School Graduate | $44,716 | $43,864 | $47,835 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $63,553 | $64,276 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,886 | $46,471 | $36,722 |
| Some College | $35,996 | $37,400 | $34,896 |
$44,886
Average Earnings
$46,471
Average Male
$36,722
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.35% of Persia town residents speak only English, while 6.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,871 | 197 | 10.53% |
| Multiple | 84 | 22 | 26.19% |
| Hispanic | 240 | 22 | 9.17% |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Native | 124 | 12 | 9.68% |
10.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
7%
Male Poverty Rate
14.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Persia town is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Persia town is Hispanic, with 9.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.32% |
| High School | 10.84% |
| Some College | 10.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.93% |
| Male Employed | 3.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,786 | $94,310 |
| Households | $55,952 | $74,495 |
| Married Families | $83,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,357 | $38,322 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
165
Number of Veterans
161
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 8.23% |
| Native American | 23 | 27.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
90.23%
Born in Persia town
96.86%
Native Born
3.14%
Foreign Born
1.63%
Non Citizen
1.51%
Naturalized
96.86% of Persia town residents were born in the United States, with 90.23% having been born in New York. 1.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,010 | -24 | -1.18% |
| 2028 | 2,034 | -24 | -1.17% |
| 2027 | 2,058 | -24 | -1.15% |
| 2026 | 2,082 | -24 | -1.14% |
| 2025 | 2,106 | -24 | -1.13% |
| 2024 | 2,130 | -24 | -1.11% |
| 2023 | 2,154 | -24 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 2,178 | -15 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 2,193 | -20 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 2,213 | -27 | -1.21% |
| 2019 | 2,240 | -31 | -1.37% |
| 2018 | 2,271 | -34 | -1.48% |
| 2017 | 2,305 | -17 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 2,322 | -10 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 2,332 | -21 | -0.89% |
| 2014 | 2,353 | -19 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 2,372 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 2,383 | -20 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 2,403 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 2,406 | 0 | 0% |