Black River, NY is a small rural town located in Northern New York with a population of 1,754 and a population density of 683 people per square mile. The area is home to numerous businesses, including the Black River Drive-In Theater, the Black River Antique Mall, and several quaint restaurants and cafes. Residents enjoy participating in year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, snowmobiling, sledding, and hiking. There are also numerous organizations serving the community such as the Black River Historical Society and Kiwanis Club. Additionally, local sporting events like softball tournaments and 5K runs are held throughout the year providing residents with plenty of fun recreational opportunities.
The population in Black River is 1,754. There are 985 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Black River is 38.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Black River is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Black River
- 63.2% are married
- 7.5% are divorced
- 35.5% are married with children
- 13.8% have children, but are single
Race in Black River
- 86.3% are White
- 1.8% are Black
- 3.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 1.2% claim Other
- 1.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander