Pierrepont, St. Lawrence County, New York Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Pierrepont, New York, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Pierrepont, New York. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Pierrepont, New York. The estimated population of Pierrepont, New York is 2,533 people, with a median age of 47.

We can look at the total population in Pierrepont over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,533
-2.99% -0.51%
2020
2,611
+20.32%
-
2019
2,170
-3.21% -
2018
2,242
-11.94% -
2017
2,546
- -

Population of Pierrepont, New York by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93%
96.1%
-3.23%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.4%
+100.00%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
+100.00%
Hispanic
2.5%
1.1%
+127.27%
Asian
0%
1.1%
-100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.2%
+50.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
1.1%
+200.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Pierrepont, New York by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47 +3.07% 48.1 +8.82% 46.5 +1.31%
2020 45.6 -2.98% 44.2 -7.14% 45.9 -1.92%
2019 47 +2.17% 47.6 +2.37% 46.8 +2.86%
2018 46 +3.14% 46.5 +5.2% 45.5 +0.44%
2017 44.6 - 44.2 - 45.3 -

The median age of Pierrepont, New York gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 179 -6.3% 104 8.09% 133 94
10 to 19 139 +15.91% 132 -41.5% 159 76
20 to 29 164 17.19% 228 -7.36% 145 183
30 to 39 85 +95.33% 120 -6.93% 186 92
40 to 49 181 -34.58% 172 +28.23% 120 220
50 to 59 155 +9.21% 194 -12.96% 169 170
60 to 69 206 -6.6% 179 -22.73% 190 136
70+ 138 +71.95% 170 +24.6% 260 200

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Pierrepont, New York is $75,855.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Pierrepont.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,563.00
  • 45 to 64
    $96,364.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Pierrepont, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Pierrepont, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Pierrepont, New York is currently $82,729.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.75% of households in Pierrepont are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Pierrepont against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.66%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.93%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.81%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.92%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.68%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.75%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Pierrepont is $35,600.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Pierrepont by the total population of Pierrepont.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Pierrepont, New York, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Pierrepont to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    23.54%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.61%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Pierrepont that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Pierrepont over the age of 16 is 2,157.

Of those people, a total of 59.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Pierrepont is 56.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 86 51.20% 15.90%
20 to 24 years 134 71.60% 6.30%
25 to 29 years 194 74.70% 7.60%
30 to 34 years 162 88.30% 5.60%
35 to 44 years 226 88.90% 8.50%
45 to 54 years 389 81.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 180 72.80% 4.60%
60 to 64 years 175 56.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 363 28.10% 4.90%
75 years and over 248 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Pierrepont. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,040 57.70% 3.80%
Black or African American 2 50.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5 60.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 7 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 103 83.50% 17.40%
Hispanic or Latino 49 87.80% 34.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,034 57.80% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Pierrepont as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Pierrepont is 1,215, with median earnings of $48,588.00.

Women in Pierrepont, New York earning approximately 95.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,215 $48,588.00
Male 649 $50,188.00
Female 566 $48,140.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 113 $89,107.00
Business and Financial 22 $55,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $78,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 56 $40,938.00
Legal 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 172 $54,405.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 123 $81,458.00
Healthcare Support 58 $16,739.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 34 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 42 $11,786.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $25,250.00
Sales 37 $29,107.00
Office and Administrative Support 118 $42,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 89 $53,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 50 $38,796.00
Production 73 $63,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 92 $52,721.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 48 $74,000.00 65 $93,207.00
Business and Financial 12 $0.00 10 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $98,750.00 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 21 $0.00 35 $53,098.00
Legal 7 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 56 $86,250.00 116 $48,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $57,969.00 104 $82,250.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 52 $16,413.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 3 $0.00 31 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 31 $26,094.00 11 $4,792.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $0.00 18 $34,167.00
Sales 21 $0.00 16 $44,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 36 $54,615.00 82 $32,143.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 89 $53,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 50 $38,796.00 0 $0.00
Production 73 $63,125.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 86 $52,941.00 6 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,089 households in Pierrepont, with an average household size of 2.32 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 807 families in Pierrepont with an average family size of 2.62 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 731 20 56 282
Average Household Size 2.58 2.7 3.86 1.3
Total Families 731 20 56 0
Average Household Size 2.57 2.5 3.25 0

Poverty

Of the 807 families in Pierrepont, 3.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Pierrepont:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,313 housing units in Pierrepont, New York.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,089 82.94%
Vacant 224 17.06%

8.23% of the total 1,313 housing units in Pierrepont are rental units. This is approximately 108 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 948 are occupied by the owner - or 72.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Pierrepont is $1,072.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Pierrepont that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    33
  • Less than $500
    7
  • $500 to $999
    36
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    43
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    8
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    8
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    6
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Pierrepont is $137,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Pierrepont that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    66
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    168
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    281
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    182
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    157
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    65
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    12
  • $1,000,000 or more
    17

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Pierrepont. The chart below shows the number of properties in Pierrepont that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    295
  • 1940 to 1949
    90
  • 1950 to 1959
    97
  • 1960 to 1969
    64
  • 1970 to 1979
    154
  • 1980 to 1989
    123
  • 1990 to 1999
    229
  • 2000 to 2009
    222
  • 2010 to 2013
    39
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Pierrepont that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    7
  • 1 vehicle available
    242
  • 2 vehicles available
    666
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    174

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Pierrepont get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Pierrepont that commute to work in a particular way.

26.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Pierrepont.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    86
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    198
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    277
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    194
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    87
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    47
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    41
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    60
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    92
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    36
  • 90 or more minutes
    45

Summary

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