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Brasher, New York

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Population in 2010: 2,512.
Population change since 2000: +7.5%
 
Males: 1,233  (49.1%)
Females: 1,279  (50.9%)
Median resident age:

40.1 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 13613.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,014 (it was $30,909 in 2000)
Brasher:

$57,014
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,877 (it was $16,808 in 2000)

Brasher town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $105,898 (it was $51,300 in 2000)
Brasher:

$105,898
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
March 2022 cost of living index in Brasher: 95.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Brasher, NY (2010)
    • 2,33893.1%White alone
    • 672.7%American Indian alone
    • 502.0%Two or more races
    • 441.8%Hispanic
    • 40.2%Black alone
    • 50.2%Asian alone
    • 40.2%Other race alone

Races in Brasher detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: French (24.9%), Irish (15.7%), United States (12.2%), English (8.2%), French Canadian (5.2%), German (5.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 91.2 square miles.

Population density: 28 people per square mile   (very low).

39 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.7%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Brasher town:

2.2% ($1,114)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Utica, NY (125.7 miles , pop. 60,651).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (186.3 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (281.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Brasher Falls, NY (2.3 miles ),
Brasher Falls-Winthrop, NY (2.4 miles ),
Winthrop, NY (2.6 miles ),
Bombay, NY (2.7 miles ),
Moira, NY (3.0 miles ),
Massena, NY (3.0 miles ),
Stockholm, NY (3.2 miles ),
Brushton, NY (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 44.88 N, Longitude: 74.72 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 315

Distribution of median household income in Brasher, NY in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $117,500
  • 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $109,300
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $54,700
  • 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $125,700
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $81,400
  • 2006: 14 buildings, average cost: $93,200
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $90,500
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $62,400
  • 2002: 10 buildings, average cost: $48,800
  • 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $48,800
  • 2000: 13 buildings, average cost: $72,800
  • 1999: 15 buildings, average cost: $40,400
  • 1998: 13 buildings, average cost: $43,800
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $45,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Brasher, NY residents
Average permit cost in Brasher, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Brasher, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.7%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.6%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Construction (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (12.2%)
  • Construction (8.4%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Utilities (7.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.3%)
  • Food (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.8%)
  • Educational services (13.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.4%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
  • Social assistance (3.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Brasher, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Cashiers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (7.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.8%)
  • Registered nurses (3.8%)

Average climate in Brasher, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2019 was 41.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

41.9
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 1.66. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.66
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 1.08. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.08
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2019 was 26.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 12.5. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.5
U.S.:

19.2

Earthquake activity:

Brasher-area historical earthquake activity is above New York state average. It is 77% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 56.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 66.5 miles away from the city 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 56.0 miles away from the city 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 181.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 219.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/8/2003 at 15:06:14, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 25.9 miles away from Brasher 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 Brasher:

  • HIGHLAND NURSING HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MASSENA, NY)
  • ST REGIS NURSING HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MASSENA, NY)
  • MASSENA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; MASSENA, NY)
  • MASSENA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; MASSENA, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Brasher:

  • SUNY College at Potsdam (about 20 miles; Potsdam, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,307)
  • Clarkson University (about 21 miles; Potsdam, NY; FT enrollment: 3,472)
  • St Lawrence University (about 30 miles; Canton, NY; FT enrollment: 2,501)
  • SUNY College of Technology at Canton (about 30 miles; Canton, NY; FT enrollment: 3,411)
  • SUNY College at Plattsburgh (about 63 miles; Plattsburgh, NY; FT enrollment: 5,934)
  • Champlain College (about 80 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • University of Vermont (about 80 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Brasher: Saint Patrick Community Center (A), Riverside Campground (B), Brasher Falls Sewer District 1 Sewage Treatment Plant (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Brasher: Saint Patricks Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Richardson Cemetery (1), Flint Chaffee Cemetery (2), Fairview Cemetery (3), Carville Cemetery (4), Brasher Iron Works Cemetery (5), Saint Patrick Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: West Branch Squeak Brook (A), Deer River (B), Trout Brook (C), Redwater Brook (D), Lawrence Brook (E), Bell Brook (F), Allen Brook (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Brasher: Walter F Pratt Memorial Forest (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: B. A. Rolfe - Band leader.

St. Lawrence County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.4%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

11.9%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

19.1%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

7.2%
Whole state:

7.4%
3 people in residential treatment centers for adults in 2010
2 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Brasher:

Marital status in Brasher, NY
  • Never married: 25.2%
  • Now married: 56.1%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

For population 25 years and over in Brasher:

  • High school or higher: 76.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Brasher, NY (based on St. Lawrence County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic24,47832
Mainline Protestant8,07572
Evangelical Protestant5,36455
Other2,09311
Black Protestant1791
None71,755-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 28
St. Lawrence County:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
St. Lawrence County:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
Here:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
St. Lawrence County:

5.01 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 106
St. Lawrence County:

9.66 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.5%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
St. Lawrence County:

29.6%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
St. Lawrence County:

13.3%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Brasher:

  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WMSA (1340 AM; 1 kW; MASSENA, NY; Owner: SEAWAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYBG (1050 AM; 1 kW; MASSENA, NY)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIRD (920 AM; 5 kW; LAKE PLACID, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID INC)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WPDM (1470 AM; 1 kW; POTSDAM, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE RADIO, INC.)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEAV (960 AM; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Brasher:

  • WYUL (94.7 FM; CHATEAUGAY, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WCEL (91.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WSLO (90.9 FM; MALONE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WRGR (102.3 FM; TUPPER LAKE, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID, INC.)
  • WVNV (96.5 FM; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WRCD (101.5 FM; CANTON, NY; Owner: RADIO POWER INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Brasher:

  • W14BU (Channel 14; MASSENA, NY; Owner: DAVID WELCH)
  • W25BX (Channel 25; MASSENA, NY; Owner: NELLIE GAJESKI)
  • W36BN (Channel 36; MASSENA, NY; Owner: NELLIE GAJESKI)
  • W65CR (Channel 65; MASSENA, NY; Owner: ROBERT G. JUILLERAT)
  • W20BA (Channel 20; MASSENA, NY; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WNYF-LP (Channel 28; MASSENA, NY; Owner: UNITED COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WNPI-TV (Channel 18; NORWOOD, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV COUNCIL, INC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 141ft / 42.9mTotal length
  • $18,282,000Total costs
  • 10,118Total average daily traffic
  • 664Total average daily truck traffic
  • 13,326Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Brasher, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 41930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Brasher, NY
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Brasher, NY
  • 75.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.6%Wood
  • 8.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.2%Electricity
  • 0.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Brasher, NY
  • 54.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 30.7%Electricity
  • 8.5%Wood
  • 4.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.9%Utility gas


Brasher compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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