Census Bureau data for Ranchester town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Ranchester town
- What is the median household income in Ranchester town?
- The median household income in Ranchester town is $65,568 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Ranchester town?
- The poverty rate in Ranchester town is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Ranchester town?
- $295,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Ranchester town?
- The median gross rent in Ranchester town is $765 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Ranchester town residents have a college degree?
- 33.8% of adults in Ranchester town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,069
Median Income
$65,568
Median Home Value
$295,900
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.4%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$1,818 (+2.9%)
Home Value:
+$57,800 (+24.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+3.9 pp (+60%)
Bachelor's+:
+10.4 pp (+44.4%)
Unemployment:
-0.3 pp (-17.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,069
Median Age
34.0
Female
46.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 93.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Other 0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$65,568
±$19,941
-$9,247 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$80,112
Median Family Income
$79,000
Poverty Rate
10.4%
+3.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
24.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
0.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
16.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.7%
$15–25k
2.1%
$25–35k
10.7%
$35–50k
9.6%
$50–75k
19.7%
$75–100k
8.3%
$100–150k
22.7%
$150–200k
11.2%
$200k+
4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
388
Owner-Occupied
82.9%
Renter-Occupied
17.1%
Vacancy Rate
3.4%
Median Home Value
$295,900
+$10,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$765
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.3%
$50–100k
7.1%
$100–200k
2.6%
$200–300k
28.3%
$300–500k
40.2%
$500k–$1M
7.1%
$1M+
0.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
29.0%
$500–1k
46.8%
$1–1.5k
14.5%
$1.5–2k
9.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.8%
1 vehicle
20.8%
2 vehicles
34.9%
3+
43.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.5%
5–19 units
2.1%
20+ units
0.5%
Mobile home
15.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.4%
1940–1969
4.1%
1970–1999
21.4%
2000–2009
18.8%
2010+
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
95.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
33.8%
+3.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
9.2%
Some College / Associate
18.5%
Less Than High School
1.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
76.7%
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
-2.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.9%
Self-Employed
3.5%
Government Workers
22.3%
Private For-Profit
74.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.7%
Construction
16.1%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Retail
8.1%
Public Admin
8.1%
Agriculture
8.0%
Arts/Entmt.
4.4%
Finance
3.9%
Prof. Services
3.5%
Transportation
2.8%
Information
0.9%
Wholesale
0.4%
Occupation
Management
28.3%
Construction
24.7%
Food Prep
21.6%
Sales
13.8%
Production
11.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.4 min
Drove Alone
79.9%
Carpool
10.3%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
6.9%
Walked
2.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
375
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
56.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.2%
5–9
11.7%
10–14
11.4%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
12.7%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
15.7%
55–64
3.2%
65–74
4.0%
75–84
7.1%
85+
3.3%
Under 18: 32.7%
Working age (18–64): 67.3%
65 and over: 10.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
13.8%
With a Disability
7.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
83.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.3%
Has a Computer
89.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023