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Chappaqua

New York · 2,598 residents · 0.906 sq mi
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Chappaqua is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,832. Population has fallen 73% since 2000, a loss of 6,870 residents. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $659,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents. Households here earn about 111% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,598
−73%since 2000
from 9,468 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,868 / sq mi
−73%since 2000
from 10,450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+10%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2683K5K8K11K2000201020202024Chappaqua
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,832
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,201 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$100,005
+28%since 2000
from $77,835 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
90.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information1.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$659,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,324
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+29%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(1,737)
Black1.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(203)
Asian18.4%(478)
Other2.7%(69)
Diversity Score60.1%(1,561)
Diversity Score
60
+182%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
51.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 48.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 33.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
75.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
20.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chappaqua, New York?

Chappaqua, New York has about 2,598 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chappaqua, New York earns about $149,832 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 $659,800, and the typical rent is about $2,324 a month.

How educated are people in Chappaqua, New York?

About 85.8% 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 0.8% 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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