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Blauvelt

New York · 5,548 residents · 4.51 sq mi
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Blauvelt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $528,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 139% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,548
+7%since 2000
from 5,207 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,230 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+7%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Blauvelt
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$170,071
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,071 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,588
+68%since 2000
from $34,211 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$528,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,819
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,029 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
7.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−1%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score33.3%(1,733)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(4,092)
Black2.7%(148)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(769)
Asian6.7%(372)
Other5.2%(290)
Diversity Score56.7%(3,143)
Diversity Score
57
+70%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.1%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blauvelt, New York?

Blauvelt, New York has about 5,548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blauvelt, New York earns about $170,071 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 $528,200, and the typical rent is about $1,819 a month.

How educated are people in Blauvelt, New York?

About 57.7% 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 2.8% 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 710 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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