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Brewster Hill

New York · 1,924 residents · 0.87 sq mi
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Brewster Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,972. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $350,000. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,924
−14%since 2000
from 2,226 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,211 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 2,559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+19%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Brewster Hill
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,972
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,313
+43%since 2000
from $25,327 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$350,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
10.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+32%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,079)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(84)
Asian1.3%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(320)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(1,383)
Black2.2%(42)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(413)
Asian1.8%(34)
Other3.1%(59)
Diversity Score55%(1,057)
Diversity Score
55
+282%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 78.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
23.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brewster Hill, New York?

Brewster Hill, New York has about 1,924 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brewster Hill, New York?

The typical household in Brewster Hill, New York earns about $85,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brewster Hill, New York expensive?

In Brewster Hill, New York, the median home is worth about $350,000.

How educated are people in Brewster Hill, New York?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Brewster Hill, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brewster Hill, New York?

About 3.3% of people in Brewster Hill, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brewster Hill, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Brewster Hill, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 287 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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