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Beacon

New York · 14,931 residents (2025 est.) · 4.739 sq mi
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Beacon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,859. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $471,600. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 25% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,834
+7%since 2000
from 13,808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,130 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,914 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+15%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,931 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K16K1990201020202024Beacon
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,859
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,236 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,996
+186%since 2000
from $20,654 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+5%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$471,600
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,658
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+65%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(8,377)
Black18.5%(2,556)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(2,334)
Asian1.3%(175)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.1%(9,409)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62%(9,194)
Black8.8%(1,312)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(3,003)
Asian2.9%(432)
Other6%(893)
Diversity Score70.3%(10,432)
Diversity Score
70
+3%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.9%
+30.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.3%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 80.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 79.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 16.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beacon, New York?

Beacon, New York has about 14,834 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beacon, New York?

The typical household in Beacon, New York earns about $107,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beacon, New York expensive?

In Beacon, New York, the median home is worth about $471,600, and the typical rent is about $1,658 a month.

How educated are people in Beacon, New York?

About 48.9% of adults age 25 and over in Beacon, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beacon, New York?

About 9.0% of people in Beacon, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beacon, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Beacon, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,591 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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