Age

Drum Country has a population of 254,951 and a labor force of 112,445--including a higher percentage of young adults than either the New York or the US average. Our labor force has grown 4 percent since 1999.

Population Estimates by age for Drum Country:

  • Preschool (0-4):6.4 percent (New York 6.3%, US: 6.9%)
  • School Age (5-17): 16.2 percent (New York: 16.4%, US: 17.3%)
  • College Age (18-24): 14.4 percent (New York: 9.8%, US: 9.9%)
  • Young Adult (25-44): 24.1 percent (New York: 27.4%, US: 27.1%)
  • Older Adult (45-64): 26 percent (New York: 26.7%, US: 25.9%)
  • Older (65+): 12.8 percent (New York: 13.4%, US: 12.8%)

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Renewables in Drum Country

Wind, solar and hydropower have all become powerful sources of energy. But Drum Country is rich in another energy source: the power generated by business, economic development, University R&D, and state government working together.

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