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Moira, New York

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Population in 2010: 2,934.
Population change since 2000: +2.7%
 
Males: 1,441  (49.1%)
Females: 1,493  (50.9%)
Median resident age:

39.0 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12957.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,337 (it was $26,393 in 2000)
Moira:

$49,337
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,533 (it was $13,270 in 2000)

Moira town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $103,523 (it was $44,900 in 2000)
Moira:

$103,523
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $219,333; detached houses: $244,011; townhouses or other attached units: $364,147; in 2-unit structures: $197,583; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $157,263; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $800,159; mobile homes: $60,247
March 2022 cost of living index in Moira: 95.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Moira, NY (2010)
    • 2,84697.0%White alone
    • 331.1%American Indian alone
    • 170.6%Asian alone
    • 190.6%Two or more races
    • 180.6%Hispanic
    • 10.03%Black alone

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



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Moira, New York as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Moira is 419 to 1.


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Ancestries: French (25.9%), Irish (16.1%), United States (15.0%), English (13.7%), French Canadian (7.4%), German (4.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 45.2 square miles.

Population density: 65 people per square mile   (very low).

Moira, New York map

52 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.8%
New York:

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

2.0% ($880)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Utica, NY (124.7 miles , pop. 60,651).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (191.1 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (277.6 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Brushton, NY (1.3 miles ),
Bangor, NY (2.2 miles ),
Brandon, NY (2.8 miles ),
Bombay, NY (2.8 miles ),
Brasher, NY (3.0 miles ),
Fort Covington, NY (3.1 miles ),
Fort Covington Hamlet, NY (3.2 miles ),
Westville, NY (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 44.83 N, Longitude: 74.55 W

Area code: 518

Distribution of median household income in Moira, NY in 2022
Moira satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.6%
New York:

4.4%
Historical population in Moira, NY
Historical housing units in Moira, NY
Most common industries in Moira, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Social assistance (6.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (11.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.8%)
  • Construction (8.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.5%)
  • Apparel (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.3%)
  • Health care (15.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.4%)
  • Social assistance (11.1%)
  • Apparel (6.1%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Moira, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.9%)
  • Child care workers (6.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.6%)

Average climate in Moira, 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 12.7 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 12.7 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 12.7 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 12.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.5
U.S.:

19.2

Earthquake activity:

Moira-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 47.2 miles away from Moira center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 61.5 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 47.2 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 172.7 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 210.9 miles away from Moira 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 18.0 miles away from Moira 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 Franklin County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Earthquake: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Moira topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Moira:

  • CITIZEN ADVOCATES D/B/A NORTHSTAR INDUSTRIES, INC (Hospital, about 12 miles away; MALONE, NY)
  • FRANKLIN COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MALONE, NY)
  • FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES CHHA (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; MALONE, NY)
  • ALICE HYDE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; MALONE, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Moira:

  • SUNY College at Potsdam (about 25 miles; Potsdam, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,307)
  • Clarkson University (about 26 miles; Potsdam, NY; FT enrollment: 3,472)
  • St Lawrence University (about 35 miles; Canton, NY; FT enrollment: 2,501)
  • SUNY College of Technology at Canton (about 35 miles; Canton, NY; FT enrollment: 3,411)
  • SUNY College at Plattsburgh (about 54 miles; Plattsburgh, NY; FT enrollment: 5,934)
  • Champlain College (about 71 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • University of Vermont (about 71 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Brushton Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Moira include: Evangelical Wesleyan Church (A), First Christian Church (B), Saint Mary's Church (C), Saint Mary's Parish Center (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Marys Cemetery (1), Saint Peters Cemetery (2), Moira Community Cemetery (3), Sunnyside Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Stony Brook (A), Farrington Brook (B), Alburg Brook (C), Joy Brook (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Franklin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Moira and their reported violations in the past:

COUNTRYSIDE COMMUNITY MP INC (Address: 89 BUCKWHEAT ROAD, UNIT 30 , Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
MARTINS COUNTRY STORE & FARM CENTER (Address: 697 COUNTY ROUTE 6 , Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.1%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

11.5%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

18.4%
Whole state:

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

9.7%
Whole state:

7.4%
10 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000
6 people in religious group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Moira:

Marital status in Moira, NY
  • Never married: 26.5%
  • Now married: 53.5%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Moira:

  • High school or higher: 74.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 12.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.9 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 Moira, NY (based on Franklin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic18,43721
Mainline Protestant2,94226
Evangelical Protestant1,27719
Other2534
None28,690-
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: 18
Franklin County:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Here:

1.39 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Franklin County:

4.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 35
This county:

6.94 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Franklin County:

8.2%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.3%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Franklin County:

13.7%
State:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Moira:

  • 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.)
  • WMSA (1340 AM; 1 kW; MASSENA, NY; Owner: SEAWAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYBG (1050 AM; 1 kW; MASSENA, NY)
  • 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.)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEAV (960 AM; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WTWK (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Moira:

  • WYUL (94.7 FM; CHATEAUGAY, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WSLO (90.9 FM; MALONE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WCEL (91.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WVNV (96.5 FM; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WRGR (102.3 FM; TUPPER LAKE, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID, INC.)
  • WXLU (88.3 FM; PERU, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Moira:

  • WNPI-TV (Channel 18; NORWOOD, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV COUNCIL, INC)
  • 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)
Moira fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Moira fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 27.5mTotal length
  • $10,048,000Total costs
  • 13,230Total average daily traffic
  • 1,397Total average daily truck traffic
  • 14,954Total future (year 2014) average daily traffic
New bridges in Moira, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 21920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Moira, NY

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • (Moira Site) 100 Sr 11 (Lat: 44.823833 Lon: -74.537194), Type: Mast, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: KNKQ287
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 08/31/2021, Expiration Date: 10/01/2031Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 250 S Int Cr 5 & Rt 11 On Cr 5 (Lat: 44.818111 Lon: -74.555722), Call Sign: KZJ978, Licensee ID: L00105959,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.3800 MHz, Grant Date: 07/28/2011, Expiration Date: 04/04/2021, Cancellation Date: 06/05/2021, Registrant: Moira Volunteer Fire Rescue Department, 2340 Co Rd S, Moira, NY 12957, Phone: (518) 529-6608


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • MOIRA, 1000 Sr 11 (Lat: 44.823806 Lon: -74.537167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQPA314,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 03/19/2012, Expiration Date: 03/19/2022, Cancellation Date: 05/21/2022, Certifier: Chris Harris, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Rd, Ste 200e, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1777, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Moira)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: TROMBLEY ROGER W VANS RV 8 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-320-H2AD (160 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 594R, N594R, N-594R, Serial Number: 82220, Year manufactured: 2016, Airworthiness Date: 09/28/2016, Certificate Issue Date: 11/03/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Scott H Sturgen, 664 Best Rd, Moira, NY 12957
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 98504, N98504, N-98504, Serial Number: 18706, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 01/21/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 05/10/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Gerald T Tuper, 294 County Route 32, Moira, NY 12957
  • Aircraft: ERCOUPE 415-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 99721, N99721, N-99721, Serial Number: 2344, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 07/04/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 05/24/1966
    Registrant (Individual): Edward Joseph Dorey, 872 State Route 11, Moira, NY 12957

Most common first names in Moira, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William972.9 years
Robert872.6 years
Joseph771.9 years
Raymond768.9 years
John775.3 years
Kenneth757.1 years
Donald765.8 years
Grace679.2 years
Michael662.0 years
Charles676.3 years
Most common last names in Moira, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Russell1573.3 years
Richards976.8 years
Elmer865.4 years
Snyder781.0 years
Niles771.6 years
Parent678.5 years
Gale571.0 years
Jock561.8 years
Finnegan578.2 years
Rockhill567.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Moira, NY
  • 84.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.4%Wood
  • 3.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%Electricity
  • 0.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Moira, NY
  • 75.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 19.5%Electricity
  • 2.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%Utility gas
  • 1.3%Wood
  • 0.7%Other fuel


Moira compared to New York state average:

  • Median household income below 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 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.
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