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Brewster

New York · 2,390 residents · 0.491 sq mi
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Brewster has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $346,200. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,390
+11%since 2000
from 2,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,868 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 4,403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.7
−1%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Brewster
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,542
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,155
+6%since 2000
from $21,865 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,200
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,102
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
77.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+62%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(875)
Black2.6%(62)
Hispanic / Latino56%(1,338)
Asian3.2%(77)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67%(1,602)
Diversity Score
67
+1%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
36.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brewster, New York?

Brewster, New York has about 2,390 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brewster, New York earns about $53,542 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 $346,200, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.

How educated are people in Brewster, New York?

About 18.7% 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 13.5% 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 809 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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