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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brewster

New York · 2,162 residents · 0.491 sq mi
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Brewster has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,750. Population has grown 37% since 1990. Median home value is $170,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,162
+37%since 1990
from 1,581 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,403 / sq mi
+37%since 1990
from 3,220 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.0
+14%since 1990
from 28.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Brewster
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,006 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,865
+42%since 1990
from $15,376 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.5%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$170,600
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $179,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$850
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $720 in 1990
US average: $602
24.8%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 28.9% in 1990
75.2% rent
4.0
−24%since 1990
from 5.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,458)
Black1.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(121)
Asian1.8%(28)
Diversity Score32.4%(512)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(1,284)
Black5.3%(115)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(694)
Asian2.3%(50)
Diversity Score66.6%(1,440)
67
+106%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.4%
−8.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
−9%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 2,162 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Brewster, New York earns about $42,750 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 $170,600, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Brewster, New York?

About 18.8% 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 14.5% of people in Brewster, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brewster, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Brewster, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 581 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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