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Brewster

New York · 2,508 residents · 0.491 sq mi
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Brewster has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $300,000. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
2,508
+16%since 2000
from 2,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,108 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 4,403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+7%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Brewster
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,937
+41%since 2000
from $21,865 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,431
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
20.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
79.5% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(762)
Black2.7%(68)
Hispanic / Latino61.5%(1,542)
Asian2.3%(57)
Other5.1%(129)
Diversity Score68%(1,706)
Diversity Score
68
+2%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
36.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
47.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.9%
−40.0 ptssince 2013
from 64.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brewster, New York?

Brewster, New York has about 2,508 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brewster, New York earns about $55,000 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 $300,000, and the typical rent is about $1,431 a month.

How educated are people in Brewster, New York?

About 20.8% 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 20.8% 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 927 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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