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Castleton-on-Hudson

New York · 1,463 residents (2025 est.) · 0.714 sq mi
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Castleton-on-Hudson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,600. Households here earn about 39% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,591
−2%since 2000
from 1,619 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,228 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,463 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Castleton-on-Hudson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,056
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,141 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,379
+116%since 2000
from $18,660 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+32%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,166
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.7%
+37.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+94%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,552)
Black1.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(29)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(135)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(1,342)
Black1.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(151)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other3.7%(59)
Diversity Score34.7%(552)
Diversity Score
35
+316%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+134%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.8%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
57.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York?

Castleton-on-Hudson, New York has about 1,591 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York?

The typical household in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York earns about $52,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castleton-on-Hudson, New York expensive?

In Castleton-on-Hudson, New York, the median home is worth about $222,600, and the typical rent is about $1,166 a month.

How educated are people in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York?

About 14.1% of people in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castleton-on-Hudson, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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