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Black River, NY

Village in Jefferson County, New York.

Population

1,651

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

927

ZIP codes

0

Black River and its ZIP codes

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Black River at a glance

  • Black River is about 2.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
  • The median household income is $86,645, close to the New York median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,200 (46% below New York) and median rent is $906 a month.

Local data for Black River, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Black River, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$86,645

Poverty rate

11.8%

Median home value

$228,200

Median rent

$906/mo

Homeownership

63.2%

Bachelor's or higher

32.4%

Median age

38.3

Average commute

17.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (388), German Americans (245), French Americans (81).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Black River.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,625

40,563 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,150

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$877M

FY 2026, $7,511 per person

Jefferson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Black River, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.4%
  • Carpooled6.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home4.7%

Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Black River, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

642

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

253

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 11°F

44.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Black River, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.8%

U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

13.8%

U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

Cities near Black River

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Felts MillsCensus-designated place1.5 mi0.6
Fort DrumCensus-designated place2.7 mi14.3
CalciumCensus-designated place3.5 mi5.6
Great BendCensus-designated place4.4 mi5.8
Evans MillsVillage5.4 mi0.8
Pamelia CenterCensus-designated place5.6 mi1.4
DeferietVillage6.1 mi0.7
WatertownCity6.3 mi9
HerringsCensus-designated place7.1 mi0.2
Glen ParkVillage8 mi0.7
West CarthageVillage9.1 mi1.3
CarthageVillage9.3 mi2.4
BrownvilleVillage9.4 mi0.6
CopenhagenVillage10 mi1.2
PhiladelphiaVillage11 mi1
DexterVillage12 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Black River, NY in?
Black River is in Jefferson County, New York.
What is the population of Black River, NY?
About 1,651 people live in Black River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Black River?
Nearby places include Felts Mills (1.5 mi), Fort Drum (2.7 mi), Calcium (3.5 mi), Great Bend (4.4 mi), Evans Mills (5.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023