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Port Henry CDP, NY

ZIP 12974 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12974

12974 has a population of 1,545 with a median age of 62.3 yrs (46.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.6%+50% vs US avg
x
Black
0.4%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.5%-76% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
8.8%-60% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.9%+0% vs US avg
x
65+
29.3%+80% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.1%-27% vs US avg
x
High school
39.9%+52% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.1%-2% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.1%-21% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
15.9%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
28.4%+147% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
8.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Disability
37.1%+177% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.3%+126% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.9%+864% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchItalianPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 12974

Poverty Rate
28.4%+147% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
18.3%+126% vs US avg
x
Disability
37.1%+177% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.0%-62% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
30.1%+157% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
55.9%+864% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,545
Median age62.3
Poverty rate28.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.6%
Hispanic4.5%
Black0.4%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born0.0%