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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Beacon

New York · 13,808 residents · 4.739 sq mi
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The short version

Beacon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,236. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $120,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,808
+4%since 1990
from 13,243 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,914 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2,794 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.4
+11%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K16K1990201020202024Beacon
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,236
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,633 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,654
+53%since 1990
from $13,541 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $117,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $501 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 59.5% in 1990
43.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−26%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(10,423)
Black14.9%(1,977)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(1,758)
Asian0.6%(77)
Diversity Score60.4%(8,004)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(8,377)
Black18.5%(2,556)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(2,334)
Asian1.3%(175)
Diversity Score68.1%(9,409)
Diversity Score
68
+13%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.6%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+5%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beacon, New York?

Beacon, New York has about 13,808 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Beacon, New York earns about $45,236 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 $120,000, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Beacon, New York?

About 18.8% 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 11.0% 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 565 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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