Attica: Demographics & People
Census counts 2,028 people in Attica, in 1,009 households. Population grew 9.9% from 1,846 (2022) to 2,028 (2024). Median age 40.0 years. (3.3y younger than Wyoming County; 1.8y older than New York). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 93% White (non-Hispanic) and 2% Hispanic or Latino. 54% of households are family-led. County is gaining 257 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 35% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.0 people per household (vs New York avg 2.6).
- 46% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs New York 42%).
- 69 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs New York 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 9.9% from 1,846 (2022) to 2,028 (2024) — about 16.4× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,232 (extrapolated at 4.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,525.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 58,388 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 9.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,846 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,028 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 2,028 people (vs New York 8,483,844) |
| Population Estimate | 2,525 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 40.0y is 1.1 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 40.0 years (vs New York 38.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 20.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,028 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 421 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 441.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 756.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 410 |
| Population under 18 | 421 |
| Median age | 40.0 years (vs New York 38.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 2,028 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 1,696 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 22 |
| Asian residents | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 35 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 28.7% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 1.6% (vs New York 14.6%) |
| Black population | 0.4% (vs New York 20.4%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.0% (vs New York 28.5%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 92.9% (vs New York 31.0%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,689 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 284 |
| Share born in this state | 83.3% |
| Share born in another state | 16.7% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 14.0% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 80 |
| From Africa | 25 |
Households & Family Composition
1,009 households. Averaging 2.0 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 54% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 545 families, 30% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 366 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 545 |
| Married couples with children | 165 |
| Single-parent households | 37 |
| Average household size | 2.02 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 8.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 738 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 268 |
| Family households | 542 households (vs New York 1,922,243) |
| Households that are families | 53.7% (vs New York 57.7%) |
| Total households | 1,009 households (vs New York 3,334,088) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 6.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 257 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 6.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 51,235 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 50,978 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 257 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 124 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.8% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 27 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 36037 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 36 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 037 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Genesee |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 12.1% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 9.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 14.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 36037 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Genesee County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,196 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 36037 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Genesee County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 65.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 61.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 55.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 57,280 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 20.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,028, booming, established, middle-class, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,028 people (vs New York 8,483,844) |
| Town Summary · County | Genesee County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade