Root town is located in Montgomery County New York. Root town has a 2024 population of 1,983. Root town is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,015 in 2020.
The average household income in Root town is $75,222 with a poverty rate of 6.03%. The median age in Root town is 38.4 years: 39.2 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Root town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,860 | 94.85% |
| Two or more races | 73 | 3.72% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 1.07% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 746 | 2.63 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Married | 414 | 3.14 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Non Family | 229 | 1.44 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Female | 72 | 2.89 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Male | 31 | 3.94 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
90.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 105 | 8% |
| Associates Degree | 225 | 17.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 176 | 13.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 4.8% |
| High School Graduate | 425 | 32.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 277 | 21.1% |
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 | 1,250 | 1,122 | 231 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 17 | 4 |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 7 | 7 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,250 | $111,667 | $56,917 |
| High School Graduate | $45,583 | $50,000 | $27,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $48,750 | $33,333 |
| Overall | $43,542 | $50,547 | $35,441 |
| Some College | $38,750 | $51,000 | $32,955 |
$43,542
Average Earnings
$50,547
Average Male
$35,441
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.01% of Root town residents speak only English, while 6.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,842 | 103 | 5.59% |
| Multiple | 73 | 15 | 20.55% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 5 | 10.64% |
6.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.13%
Male Poverty Rate
3.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Root town is Multiple, with 20.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Root town is White, with 5.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.97% |
| High School | 6.82% |
| Some College | 2.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 1.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,736 | $84,719 |
| Households | $69,500 | $75,222 |
| Married Families | $78,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,371 | $49,066 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
125
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 8.59% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 8.33% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 9.52% |
| Black | 3 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
83.58%
Born in Root town
99.34%
Native Born
0.66%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
99.34% of Root town residents were born in the United States, with 83.58% having been born in New York. 0% 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 | 1,948 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 1,955 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2027 | 1,962 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 1,969 | -7 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 1,976 | -7 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 1,983 | -7 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 1,990 | -7 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 1,997 | -17 | -0.84% |
| 2021 | 2,014 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 2,015 | 349 | 20.95% |
| 2019 | 1,666 | -9 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 1,675 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 1,670 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 1,675 | -13 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 1,688 | -9 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 1,697 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 1,704 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,704 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 1,701 | -26 | -1.51% |
| 2010 | 1,727 | 0 | 0% |