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Castleton-on-Hudson

New York · 1,477 residents · 0.714 sq mi
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Castleton-on-Hudson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $163,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% 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
1,477
−9%since 2000
from 1,619 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,069 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+4%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Castleton-on-Hudson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,141 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,049
+72%since 2000
from $18,660 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,280)
Black2.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(67)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other2.1%(31)
Diversity Score22.7%(336)
Diversity Score
23
+172%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
56.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Castleton-on-Hudson, New York has about 1,477 residents according to the 2020 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 $58,750 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 $163,600, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

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

About 33.5% 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 7.9% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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