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Chappaqua

New York · 3,046 residents · 0.906 sq mi
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Chappaqua is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $241,432. Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 6,422 residents. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $781,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,046
−68%since 2000
from 9,468 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,362 / sq mi
−68%since 2000
from 10,450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+10%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2683K5K8K11K2000201020202024Chappaqua
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$241,432
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,201 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$132,403
+70%since 2000
from $77,835 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
92.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
−6%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services22.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration18.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$781,100
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,374
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,504 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−5%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(8,515)
Black0.9%(85)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(241)
Asian5.6%(531)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.3%(2,019)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(1,811)
Black1.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(452)
Asian18.7%(569)
Other5.8%(176)
Diversity Score73.3%(2,232)
Diversity Score
73
+244%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 33.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% 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
1.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
19.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2012
from 3.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 84.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 83.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chappaqua, New York?

Chappaqua, New York has about 3,046 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chappaqua, New York earns about $241,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chappaqua, New York expensive?

In Chappaqua, New York, the median home is worth about $781,100, and the typical rent is about $2,374 a month.

How educated are people in Chappaqua, New York?

About 79.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chappaqua, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chappaqua, New York?

About 1.1% of people in Chappaqua, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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