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Bard College

New York · 358 residents · 0.801 sq mi
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Bard College is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $178,267. Population has fallen 76% since 2021, a loss of 1,130 residents. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 21.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 151% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

358
−76%vs 2021
vs 1,488 in 2021
2020 – 2024
447 / sq mi
−76%vs 2021
vs 1,858 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
21.2
+7%vs 2021
vs 19.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
2455849231K2K20202024Bard College
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$178,267
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $185,250 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$12,593
Unchangedvs 2021
vs $12,599 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$955
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,153 in 2021
US average: $1,124
59.4%
+38.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.5% in 2021
40.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(991)
Black6.9%(103)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(157)
Asian9.7%(145)
Other6.2%(92)
Diversity Score65.9%(981)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(231)
Black4.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(39)
Asian13.4%(48)
Other8.1%(29)
Diversity Score70%(251)
70
+6%vs 2021
vs 66 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

81.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
79.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
+18%vs 2021
vs 14.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
23.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
48.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
39.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

44.2%
+5.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.4% in 2021
55.8%
−5.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.6% in 2021
13.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.5% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
5.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bard College, New York?

Bard College, New York has about 358 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bard College, New York?

The typical household in Bard College, New York earns about $178,267 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bard College, New York expensive?

In Bard College, New York, the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in Bard College, New York?

About 81.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bard College, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bard College, New York?

About 0.0% of people in Bard College, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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