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Blauvelt

New York · 5,406 residents · 4.51 sq mi
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#39Highest homeownership rateof 6,82397.4%#302Highest median household incomeof 6,818$174,255
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Blauvelt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $174,255. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $644,600. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 103% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,406
+4%since 2000
from 5,207 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,199 / sq mi
−9%since 2009
from 1,318 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+1%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Blauvelt
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.2%(171)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(414)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.8%(208)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.1%(440)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.5%(620)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.8%(586)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.3%(395)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.9%(807)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.3%(826)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.9%(427)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.2%(336)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(176)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$174,255
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,071 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,828
+81%since 2000
from $34,211 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+2%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$644,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,410
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,029 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
97.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
2.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+80.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
−30%since 2009
from 5.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(4,392)
Black1.5%(78)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(309)
Asian7.3%(381)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(3,939)
Black1.2%(67)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(817)
Asian6.2%(337)
Other4.6%(246)
Diversity Score
55
+87%since 2009
from 29 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican5.1%(274)
Ecuadorian1.5%(83)
Mexican1.3%(71)
Cuban1.3%(69)
Puerto Rican1.1%(59)
Nicaraguan0.9%(50)
Salvadoran0.8%(43)
Spaniard0.5%(26)
Colombian0.2%(13)
Venezuelan0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.7%(146)
Korean1.6%(87)
Chinese0.8%(43)
Filipino0.6%(30)
Vietnamese0.2%(9)
Ancestry
Irish33.3%(1,800)
Italian15.7%(851)
German6.1%(328)
English4.8%(258)
Polish4%(216)
Ukrainian3.3%(176)
American2.8%(150)
Scottish2.7%(148)
Hungarian1.4%(78)
French1.4%(73)
Austrian1.2%(64)
Greek1.1%(60)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.1%(58)
Russian0.9%(48)
Brazilian0.6%(34)
Swedish0.6%(32)
Czech0.4%(21)
Slovene0.4%(20)
Slovak0.3%(15)
Guyanese0.2%(13)
Canadian0.2%(10)
Croatian0.2%(10)
Norwegian0.2%(10)
West Indian0.2%(10)
Jamaican0.2%(10)
British0.1%(7)
Israeli0.1%(4)
Ghanaian0.1%(4)
Welsh0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Dominican population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.9 min
+73%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 5.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 90.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 84.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.9%(803)
Married54.2%(1,283)
Widowed6.1%(144)
Divorced5.8%(138)
Women 15+
Never married33.4%(750)
Married54%(1,212)
Widowed8.6%(192)
Divorced4.1%(91)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blauvelt, New York?

Blauvelt, New York has about 5,406 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blauvelt, New York earns about $174,255 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blauvelt, New York expensive?

In Blauvelt, New York, the median home is worth about $644,600, and the typical rent is about $2,410 a month.

How educated are people in Blauvelt, New York?

About 55.5% of adults age 25 and over in Blauvelt, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blauvelt, New York?

About 6.6% of people in Blauvelt, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blauvelt, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Blauvelt, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 568 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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