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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Chestnut Ridge

New York · 7,517 residents · 4.951 sq mi
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Chestnut Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,515. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $226,100. With a median age of 38.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 102% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,517
−4%vs 2000
vs 7,829 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,518 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 1,581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.3
−8%vs 2000
vs 41.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$66,515
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,468 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$24,433
−26%vs 2000
vs $33,227 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$226,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $237,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$595
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $845 in 2000
US average: $450
85.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.4% in 2000
14.4% rent
3.4
+24%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(5,435)
Black13.6%(1,062)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(633)
Asian6.7%(526)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(4,553)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(6,611)
Black6.8%(511)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(409)
Asian4.1%(311)
Other1.1%(84)
Diversity Score37%(2,780)
37
−36%vs 2000
vs 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.0%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.9%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
21.6%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.0 min
−10%vs 2000
vs 31.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chestnut Ridge, New York?

Chestnut Ridge, New York has about 7,517 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Chestnut Ridge, New York?

The typical household in Chestnut Ridge, New York earns about $66,515 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chestnut Ridge, New York expensive?

In Chestnut Ridge, New York, the median home is worth about $226,100, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Chestnut Ridge, New York?

About 46.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chestnut Ridge, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chestnut Ridge, New York?

About 2.8% of people in Chestnut Ridge, 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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