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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Brewster

New York · 1,581 residents · 0.491 sq mi
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Brewster is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,006. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 581 residents. Median home value is $179,500. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,581
−27%vs 2000
vs 2,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,220 / sq mi
−27%vs 2000
vs 4,403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 33.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Brewster
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,006
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,376
−30%vs 2000
vs $21,865 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.2%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$179,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $170,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$720
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $850 in 2000
US average: $450
28.9%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.8% in 2000
71.1% rent
5.3
+32%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(1,284)
Black5.3%(115)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(694)
Asian2.3%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.6%(1,440)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,458)
Black1.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(121)
Asian1.8%(28)
Other4.5%(71)
Diversity Score32.4%(512)
32
−51%vs 2000
vs 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.6%
+8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brewster, New York?

Brewster, New York has about 1,581 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Brewster, New York earns about $34,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brewster, New York expensive?

In Brewster, New York, the median home is worth about $179,500, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Brewster, New York?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Brewster, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brewster, New York?

About 7.2% of people in Brewster, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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