Macomb, New York
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Population change since 2000: +7.1%
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| Males: 488 |  (53.9%) |
| Females: 418 |  (46.1%) |
| Median resident age: | 40.9 years |
| New York median age: | 40.7 years |
Zip codes: 13646.
| Macomb: | $59,238 |
| NY: | $79,557 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,011 (it was $12,526 in 2000)
Macomb town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $107,756 (it was $52,200 in 2000)
| Macomb: | $107,756 |
| NY: | $400,400 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $165,040; detached houses: $170,732; townhouses or other attached units: $459,774; in 2-unit structures: $389,853; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $379,409; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $432,214; mobile homes: $74,789; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $95,045
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Macomb, NY
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- 89198.3%White alone
- 70.8%Hispanic
- 60.7%Two or more races
- 20.2%American Indian alone
Races in Macomb detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Ancestries: Irish (15.4%), English (14.5%), French (11.1%), United States (8.5%), French Canadian (4.5%), German (4.3%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Land area: 61.2 square miles.
Population density: 15 people per square mile (very low).
8 residents are foreign born
| This town: | 0.9% |
| New York: | 20.4% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Macomb town: | 1.4% ($753) |
| New York: | 1.9% ($2,847) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clay, NY 
(96.0 miles , pop. 58,805).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (135.5 miles , pop. 219,773).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (265.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Hammond, NY (2.4 miles ),
), De Peyster, NY (2.8 miles ),
), Richville, NY (3.2 miles ),
), De Kalb, NY (3.4 miles ),
), Oswegatchie, NY (3.5 miles )
)Latitude: 44.47 N, Longitude: 75.58 W
Area code: 315
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 12 buildings, average cost: $45,600
- 2021: 11 buildings, average cost: $45,600
- 2020: 11 buildings, average cost: $42,400
- 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $66,100
- 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $66,100
- 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $66,100
- 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $83,300
- 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $105,000
- 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $40,000
- 2013: 6 buildings, average cost: $17,800
- 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $79,300
- 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $27,700
- 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,400
- 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,400
- 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,400
- 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $60,400
- 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $60,400
- 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $60,400
- 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $60,400
- 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $60,400
- 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $60,400
- 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $60,400
- 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $60,400
- 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $60,400
- 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $60,400
- 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,400
| Here: | 5.2% |
| New York: | 4.4% |
- Construction (12.4%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.6%)
- Educational services (9.9%)
- Health care (9.6%)
- Public administration (6.6%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
- Finance & insurance (4.1%)
- Construction (21.2%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.0%)
- Public administration (6.7%)
- Educational services (5.2%)
- Paper (4.7%)
- Truck transportation (4.7%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
- Health care (17.1%)
- Educational services (15.3%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.8%)
- Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
- Public administration (6.5%)
- Finance & insurance (6.5%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
- Farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.6%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.3%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
- Farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
- Other construction workers and helpers (5.2%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (4.1%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.6%)
- Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.5%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.3%)
- Farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
Average climate in Macomb, New York
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Earthquake activity:
Macomb-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 71% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 71.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 93.0 miles away from Macomb center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 92.0 miles away from Macomb center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 209.1 miles away from Macomb center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 318.8 miles away from Macomb center
On 4/20/2000 at 08:46:55, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 74.8 miles away from Macomb center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in St. Lawrence County (2) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Causes of natural disasters: Flood: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Macomb:
- UNITED HELPERS CARE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; OGDENSBURG, NY)
- EDWARD JOHN NOBLE HOSPITAL OF GOUVERNEUR Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; GOUVERNEUR, NY)
- UNITED HELPERS CEDARS NURSING (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; OGDENSBURG, NY)
- UNITED HELPERS CARE (Hospital, about 15 miles away; HEUVELTON, NY)
- RIVER LEDGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; OGDENSBURG, NY)
- UNITED HELPERS CARE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; RENSSELAER FALLS, NY)
- UNITED HELPERS CARE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; OGDENSBURG, NY)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Macomb:
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton (about 22 miles; Canton, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,411)
- St Lawrence University (about 23 miles; Canton, NY; FT enrollment: 2,501)
- Clarkson University (about 32 miles; Potsdam, NY; FT enrollment: 3,472)
- SUNY College at Potsdam (about 33 miles; Potsdam, NY; FT enrollment: 4,307)
- Jefferson Community College (about 38 miles; Watertown, NY; FT enrollment: 2,886)
- SUNY College at Oswego (about 85 miles; Oswego, NY; FT enrollment: 7,550)
- Utica College (about 97 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 2,952)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Macomb: Stark School Corner (A), Pierces Corners (B), Oak Ridge Farm (C), Tulley Farm (D), Harmar Farm (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Church in Macomb: Macomb Community Wesleyan Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: Pleasant Lake Cemetery (1), Pine Hill Cemetery (2), Woodworth Cemetery (3), Oldsville Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes: Pleasant Lake (A), Hickory Lake (B), Mud Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Rivers and creeks: Indian River (A), Birch Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.7 people |
| New York: | 2.6 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 69.4% |
| Whole state: | 63.5% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 14.4% |
| Whole state: | 6.8% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
- Gay men: 0.6% of all households
| This town: | 20.2% |
| Whole state: | 14.6% |
| This town: | 12.5% |
| Whole state: | 7.4% |
For population 15 years and over in Macomb:
- Never married: 27.2%
- Now married: 55.5%
- Separated: 1.2%
- Widowed: 6.7%
- Divorced: 9.4%
For population 25 years and over in Macomb:
- High school or higher: 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
- Unemployed: 11.9%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.4 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 9.2 |
| New York average: | 14.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Macomb, NY (based on St. Lawrence County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 24,478 | 32 |
| Mainline Protestant | 8,075 | 72 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 5,364 | 55 |
| Other | 2,093 | 11 |
| Black Protestant | 179 | 1 |
| None | 71,755 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 28
| Here: | 2.55 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 4.13 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
| This county: | 0.09 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 0.06 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
| This county: | 1.18 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 0.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
| Here: | 5.01 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 1.68 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 106
| This county: | 9.66 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 8.82 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| St. Lawrence County: | 8.5% |
| State: | 8.2% |
Adult obesity rate:
| St. Lawrence County: | 29.6% |
| New York: | 23.8% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| St. Lawrence County: | 13.3% |
| State: | 15.6% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Macomb:
- WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
- WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
- WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WNER (1410 AM; 5 kW; WATERTOWN, NY)
- WSLB (1400 AM; 1 kW; OGDENSBURG, NY; Owner: CLANCY-MANCE COMMUNICATIONS NORTH, INC.)
- WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
- WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
- WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Strongest FM radio stations in Macomb:
- WNCQ-FM (102.9 FM; MORRISTOWN, NY; Owner: WATERS COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
- WGIX-FM (95.3 FM; GOUVERNEUR, NY; Owner: CLANCY-MANCE COMMUNICATIONS NORTH, INC.)
- WBDI (106.7 FM; COPENHAGEN, NY; Owner: FORCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
- WFRY-FM (97.5 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF WATERTOWN, INC.)
- WJNY (90.9 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: PUBLIC B/CNG COUNCIL CENTRAL NY, INC)
- WBDB (92.7 FM; OGDENSBURG, NY; Owner: CLANCY-MANCE COMMUNICATIONS NORTH, INC.)
- W289AE (105.7 FM; OGDENSBURG, NY; Owner: GOOD NEWS RADIO, INC.)
- WRCD (101.5 FM; CANTON, NY; Owner: RADIO POWER INC.)
- WYSX (98.7 FM; OGDENSBURG, NY; Owner: WATERS COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
- WYSI (96.7 FM; CANTON, NY; Owner: RADIO POWER, INC.)
- WSLU (89.5 FM; CANTON, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
TV broadcast stations around Macomb:
- WWTI (Channel 50; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
- WPBS-TV (Channel 16; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV COUNCIL, INC)
- WNPI-TV (Channel 18; NORWOOD, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV COUNCIL, INC)
Medal of Honor Recipients
Medal of Honor Recipient born in Macomb: Charles H. Houghton.
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 2Number of bridges
- 7ft / 1.7mTotal length
- $1,186,000Total costs
- 915Total average daily traffic
- 85Total average daily truck traffic
- 1,096Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 65.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 25.8%Wood
- 4.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 1.5%Electricity
- 1.1%Utility gas
- 0.8%No fuel used
- 64.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 20.8%Wood
- 10.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 4.2%Electricity
Macomb compared to New York state average:
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.