Census-designated place · New York
Port Henry, New York
Port Henry, census-designated place, in Essex County, New York. Port Henry had 1,150 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,410 (±336). GEOID 3659333.
Residents, 2020 Census
1,150
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 1,410 ±336
Median household income
$45,706
±$26,361 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$174,100
±$30,794 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$803
±$534 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Port Henry and what county is it in?
Port Henry is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Essex County, New York. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 827 residents per square mile in 2020.
Port Henry lies entirely within the Town of Moriah, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Port Henry, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,150 residents in Port Henry, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 1,410 (±336).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Port Henry is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Port Henry | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,410 ±336 | 36,973 | no clear change |
| Households | 721 ±172 | 16,342 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.89 ±0.31 | 2.12 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 787 ±195 | 25,484 | no clear change |
Port Henry's population since 2000
From 1,152 in 2000 to 1,150 in 2020: down 0.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Port Henry as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Port Henry?
The median resident of Port Henry is 62.9 years old. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.4%.
| Measure | Port Henry | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.9 ±3.6 | 49.9 | +8.8 |
| Under 18 years | 10.7% ±7.8 pts | 15.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 38.4% ±11.4 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Male | 46.0% ±6.0 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% ±4.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.5% ±6.7 pts | 91.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±1.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3% ±1.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.5% ±8.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±6.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 42.3% ±12.8 pts | 17.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6% ±5.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3% ±7.9 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.3% ±10.0 pts | 32.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.4% ±8.1 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 98.6% ±2.2 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Port Henry earn?
Half of Port Henry's 721 households earn less than $45,706 a year (±$26,361), against $71,661 in Essex County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $48,929 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 33.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Port Henry | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,706 ±$26,361 | $71,661 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $54,782 ±$13,518 | $95,557 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,248 ±$6,833 | $42,694 | −$13,056 |
| People below the poverty line | 33.1% ±14.5 pts | 11.2% | +22.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 51.0% ±41.4 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 34.8% ±18.1 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±5.7 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.2% ±3.6 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Port Henry?
Owners occupy 67.4% of Port Henry's occupied homes and renters 32.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $174,100 by its owner (±$30,794).
| Measure | Port Henry | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $174,100 ±$30,794 | $211,900 | +$53,738 |
| Median gross rent | $803 ±$534 | $934 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 72.4% ±33.4 pts | 41.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,339 ±$344 | $1,601 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.4% ±15.9 pts | 77.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.6% ±15.9 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Housing units | 787 ±195 | 25,484 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±16.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.0% ±15.6 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±3.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 50.3% ±16.1 pts | 29.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 21.6% ±16.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Port Henry building?
Port Henry last reported building permits to the Census Bureau for 2022.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Port Henry work and get to work?
65.3% of Port Henry's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes.
| Measure | Port Henry | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 28.7% ±12.0 pts | 55.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±7.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 65.3% ±25.6 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4% ±17.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±11.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 3.1% ±5.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.3% ±20.3 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min ±7.6 | 22.7 min | −10.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Port Henry?
No census tract lies mostly in Port Henry; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9610.02Essex County | 3,173 | $58,640 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Port Henry) · Census block assignment files
How does Port Henry compare with other places in New York?
Port Henry ranks 1,593rd of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 1,452nd | 1,657 |
| Residents per square mile | 730th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,593rd | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,502nd | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 1,098th | 1,637 |
| Poverty rate | 24th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,301st | 1,640 |
| Median age | 8th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,245th | 1,639 |
| Travel time to work | 1,383rd | 1,652 |
Port Henry's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Port Henry with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Port Henry?
27 of the 57 figures for Port Henry on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Port Henry are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.