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Beacon

New York · 15,541 residents · 4.739 sq mi
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Beacon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,987. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $294,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,541
+13%since 2000
from 13,808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,279 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,914 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+9%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K16K1990201020202024Beacon
202415K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,987
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,236 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,712
+34%since 2000
from $20,654 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,600
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$881
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
43.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+82%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(8,333)
Black20.8%(3,232)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(3,219)
Asian1.6%(250)
Other2.3%(353)
Diversity Score77.3%(12,006)
Diversity Score
77
+13%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beacon, New York?

Beacon, New York has about 15,541 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beacon, New York earns about $60,987 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 $294,600, and the typical rent is about $881 a month.

How educated are people in Beacon, New York?

About 23.7% 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 15.5% 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 2,298 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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