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Cherry Valley

New York · 467 residents · 0.51 sq mi
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Cherry Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,786. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 125 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,800. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
467
−21%since 2000
from 592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
916 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+21%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4554925305676051990201020202024Cherry Valley
2024482
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,786
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,547
+49%since 2000
from $15,808 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+50%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(585)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(447)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(23)
Diversity Score
5
+188%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherry Valley, New York?

Cherry Valley, New York has about 467 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cherry Valley, New York?

The typical household in Cherry Valley, New York earns about $51,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherry Valley, New York expensive?

In Cherry Valley, New York, the median home is worth about $158,800, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Cherry Valley, New York?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cherry Valley, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherry Valley, New York?

About 9.0% of people in Cherry Valley, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cherry Valley, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Cherry Valley, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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