Population 11,274 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fredonia
Household size in Fredonia
| Period | Fredonia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.07 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Fredonia is a place of small households, averaging 2.04 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fredonia
| Period | Fredonia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 40.4, the median age in Fredonia is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.8, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fredonia
| Period | Fredonia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in Fredonia, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fredonia
Renters in Fredonia
| Period | Fredonia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.6% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.0% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.5% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Fredonia than nationally: 39.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in New York as a whole (45.7%). Among owners, 45.8% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.7 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fredonia
| Period | Fredonia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.4% of the housing in Fredonia, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 38 have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fredonia
| Period | Fredonia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +6 |
Fredonia is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1948 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fredonia
| Period | Fredonia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $643 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $627 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $757 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $898 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$255 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fredonia pays $898 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $255 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fredonia
Bachelor's degrees in Fredonia
| Period | Fredonia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.0% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.7% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.4% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fredonia is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fredonia
| Period | Fredonia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Fredonia: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fredonia
| Period | Fredonia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Fredonia than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fredonia compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia | 2.04 | 40.4 | 7.7% | 39.5% | 15.4% | 1960 | $898 | 47.4% | 95.3% | 4.4% |
| Van Buren Bay | 2.53 | 53.4 | 2.6% | 3.7% | 21.1% | 1954 | $850 | 34.9% | 91.2% | 0.5% |
| Laona | 2.11 | 47.3 | 13.5% | 20.5% | 11.0% | 1967 | $892 | 20.8% | 91.6% | 5.4% |
| Dunkirk | 2.28 | 45.1 | 18.6% | 37.6% | 11.9% | 1946 | $809 | 18.0% | 87.9% | 5.0% |
| Lamberton | 2.38 | 55.4 | 3.7% | 4.4% | 20.6% | 1954 | $844 | 33.0% | 93.1% | 1.6% |
| Shumla | 2.03 | 51.9 | 7.1% | 12.8% | 17.8% | 1972 | $975 | 25.9% | 91.9% | 1.8% |
| Lily Dale | 2.02 | 53.4 | 8.1% | 13.7% | 11.9% | 1962 | $794 | 26.7% | 96.0% | 1.4% |
| Sheridan | 2.27 | 47.1 | 4.9% | 7.1% | 8.0% | 1962 | $863 | 22.0% | 91.5% | 1.2% |
| Brocton | 2.64 | 37.8 | 11.4% | 24.1% | 22.6% | 1949 | $730 | 25.0% | 79.3% | 8.4% |
| Cassadaga | 2.30 | 47.8 | 8.4% | 15.2% | 17.1% | 1959 | $850 | 26.6% | 91.2% | 2.5% |
| Portland | 2.54 | 38.6 | 11.3% | 21.1% | 11.3% | 1951 | $670 | 25.9% | 88.5% | 6.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fredonia. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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