Census tract · Jefferson County
Census Tract 606.02, Jefferson County, New York
Census Tract 606.02, GEOID 36045060602, in Jefferson County, New York, mostly within Le Ray (town) (81% of its census blocks). 3,901 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±447); the 2020 Census counted 3,858.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,901
±447 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,858
Median household income
$50,661
±$8,373 (90% margin)
Jefferson County: $66,301
Median home value
$193,300
±$29,276 (90% margin)
Jefferson County: $188,200
Median gross rent
$1,330
±$53 (90% margin)
Jefferson County: $1,213
Where is Census Tract 606.02?
Census Tract 606.02 is one of 36 census tracts in Jefferson County, New York. It covers 11.95 square miles of land, 323 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 36045060602, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Le Ray (town) | 81% |
| Calcium | 38% |
| Pamelia (town) | 19% |
| Evans Mills | 16% |
| Pamelia Center | 3% |
3 census tracts border Census Tract 606.02: Tract 605 ($67,625), Tract 606.01 ($86,316) and Tract 608.03 ($51,091). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 606.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 606.02's population at 3,901 (±447) in 1,827 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,858 residents and 1,880 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 606.02 | Le Ray (town) |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,901 ±447 | 25,266 |
| Households | 1,827 ±221 | 8,929 |
| Average household size | 2.13 ±0.20 | 2.56 |
| Housing units | 2,019 ±261 | 9,469 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 606.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 606.02 is 24.3 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 7.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.9%. 11.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 606.02 | Le Ray (town) |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24.3 ±1.0 | 24.7 |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% ±4.5 pts | 27.5% |
| 65 years and over | 7.5% ±2.6 pts | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.9% ±7.1 pts | 17.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.1% ±9.3 pts | 62.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.4% ±5.0 pts | 9.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.9% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.9% ±6.0 pts | 5.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% |
| Born outside the United States | 11.0% ±6.3 pts | 8.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.5% ±6.3 pts | 18.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.6% ±5.4 pts | 19.6% |
| With a disability | 18.1% ±5.1 pts | 10.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.2% ±5.6 pts | 4.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.0% ±0.6 pts | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.2% ±6.1 pts | 28.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 8.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 61.3% ±10.7 pts | 64.1% |
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 Census Tract 606.02 earn?
Half of the 1,827 households in Census Tract 606.02 earn less than $50,661 a year (±$8,373), against $66,301 across Jefferson County: 29th highest of the county's 34 tracts with a reliable estimate. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 606.02 | Le Ray (town) |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,661 ±$8,373 | $63,073 |
| Mean household income | $57,656 ±$6,295 | $73,564 |
| Per capita income | $25,093 ±$2,747 | $28,444 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.1% ±9.6 pts | 13.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.7% ±18.0 pts | 16.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9% ±4.1 pts | 6.0% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±2.8 pts | 96.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.4% ±2.8 pts | 92.6% |
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 Census Tract 606.02?
Owners occupy 20.4% of Census Tract 606.02's occupied homes and renters 79.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $193,300 by its owner (±$29,276). The median renter pays $1,330 a month including utilities, and 53.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 606.02 | Le Ray (town) |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $193,300 ±$29,276 | $185,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,330 ±$53 | $1,473 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.6% ±11.0 pts | 44.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,444 ±$373 | $1,794 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 20.4% ±5.3 pts | 20.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 79.6% ±5.3 pts | 79.7% |
| Housing units | 2,019 ±261 | 9,469 |
| Single-family detached homes | 22.8% ±5.9 pts | 25.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% ±2.7 pts | 4.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.9% ±8.4 pts | 21.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.6% ±5.7 pts | 11.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.8% ±4.9 pts | 6.3% |
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 do people in Census Tract 606.02 get to work?
85.9% of Census Tract 606.02's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.5 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 606.02 | Le Ray (town) |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.6% ±6.3 pts | 75.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±6.2 pts | 8.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 85.9% ±6.9 pts | 70.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±5.0 pts | 11.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% |
| Walked | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 5.8% |
| Worked from home | 2.7% ±2.3 pts | 9.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.5 min ±2.4 | 13.4 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
How does Census Tract 606.02 compare with the other tracts in Jefferson County?
Among Jefferson County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 606.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Jefferson County |
|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 35 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 35 |
| Median household income | 29th of 34 |
| Per capita income | 34th of 35 |
| Median home value | 17th of 32 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 34 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 30 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th of 34 |
| Median age | 32nd of 35 |
| Owner-occupied share | 30th of 32 |
The tracts next to it on Jefferson County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 601.02 | 26th | $57,171±$15,904 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 609.02 | 27th | $54,699±$6,132 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 608.03 | 28th | $51,091±$18,987 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 606.02 | 29th | $50,661±$8,373 |
| Tract 615 | 30th | $49,974±$8,262 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 621 | 31st | $48,954±$17,854 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 614 | 32nd | $48,290±$12,865 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 606.02?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 606.02 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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