Wirt town is located in Allegany County New York. Wirt town has a 2024 population of 1,025. Wirt town is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -2.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,046 in 2020.
The average household income in Wirt town is $64,389 with a poverty rate of 24.35%. The median age in Wirt town is 41.3 years: 48 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wirt town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,175 | 96.31% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 3.28% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.33% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 409 | 2.98 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 236 | 3.37 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Non Family | 100 | 1.48 | 87 | 13 |
| Female | 55 | 3.78 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 18 | 3.78 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 6.56% |
| Associates Degree | 121 | 14.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 7.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 4.21% |
| High School Graduate | 250 | 30.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 6.44% |
| Some College | 240 | 29.7% |
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 | 773 | 695 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 5 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,875 | $38,250 | $36,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,875 | $43,750 | $58,438 |
| High School Graduate | $27,500 | $42,361 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,000 | $40,938 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,734 | $40,938 | $31,071 |
| Some College | $31,528 | $37,344 | $21,071 |
$37,734
Average Earnings
$40,938
Average Male
$31,071
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.91% of Wirt town residents speak only English, while 2.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,117 | 278 | 24.89% |
| Multiple | 40 | 5 | 12.5% |
24.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.52%
Male Poverty Rate
25.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wirt town is White, with 24.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wirt town is Multiple, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26% |
| Some College | 24.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Male Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Male Employed | 19.07% |
| Female Employed | 13.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,583 | $68,586 |
| Households | $43,750 | $64,389 |
| Married Families | $62,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $38,560 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
186
Number of Veterans
174
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 21.48% |
| Other Race | 2 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 7.69% |
| Black | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
35.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
80.57%
Born in Wirt town
99.67%
Native Born
0.33%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
99.67% of Wirt town residents were born in the United States, with 80.57% having been born in New York. 0.16% 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 | 1,000 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 1,005 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 1,010 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2026 | 1,015 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 1,020 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 1,025 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 1,030 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 1,035 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2021 | 1,040 | -6 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 1,046 | 11 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 1,035 | -8 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 1,043 | -8 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 1,051 | -7 | -0.66% |
| 2016 | 1,058 | -4 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 1,062 | -11 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 1,073 | -7 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 1,080 | -8 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 1,088 | -12 | -1.09% |
| 2011 | 1,100 | -6 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 1,106 | 0 | 0% |