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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chestnut Ridge

New York · 7,829 residents · 4.951 sq mi
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Chestnut Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,468. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $237,800. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 99% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,829
+4%since 1990
from 7,517 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.5
+8%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Chestnut Ridge
202411K
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.7%(449)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 95.6%(441)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.5%(510)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.8%(529)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.9%(302)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.9%(856)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416%(1,256)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.9%(1,248)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6413.2%(1,032)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.2%(717)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.4%(342)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.9%(147)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,468
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,515 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,227
+36%since 1990
from $24,433 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $595 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
13.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(6,611)
Black6.8%(511)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(409)
Asian4.1%(311)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(5,435)
Black13.6%(1,062)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(633)
Asian6.7%(526)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Ecuadorian2.8%(295)
Puerto Rican1.9%(202)
Guatemalan1.8%(187)
Colombian1%(110)
Costa Rican0.3%(36)
Panamanian0.3%(35)
Salvadoran0.3%(34)
Mexican0.3%(28)
Dominican0.3%(28)
Uruguayan0.3%(28)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Honduran0.2%(22)
Cuban0.1%(15)
Spaniard0.1%(10)
Asian origin
Filipino0.9%(90)
Asian Indian0.4%(44)
Thai0.1%(13)
Chinese0.1%(9)
Japanese0.1%(7)
Korean0.1%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American21.7%(2,296)
Hungarian8.8%(931)
Polish6.3%(668)
German4.4%(460)
Italian3.9%(409)
West Indian3.1%(327)
Haitian2.7%(280)
Irish2.4%(256)
Russian2.1%(218)
English1.9%(197)
Lithuanian1.7%(181)
Israeli1%(106)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian1%(104)
Ukrainian0.9%(100)
Latvian0.6%(62)
Arab0.6%(59)
British0.5%(51)
Portuguese0.4%(44)
Jamaican0.4%(40)
Armenian0.4%(38)
Moroccan0.4%(37)
Scottish0.2%(22)
Swiss0.2%(19)
Canadian0.1%(15)
Danish0.1%(9)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
Austrian0.1%(8)
Belgian0.1%(8)
Norwegian0.1%(8)
Barbadian0.1%(7)
Welsh0%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Hungarian population · Largest Polish population · Largest German population · Largest South American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 46.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.4%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 91.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
19.0%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+12%since 1990
from 28.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.4%(571)
Married75.5%(2,223)
Widowed1.2%(35)
Divorced3.9%(115)
Women 15+
Never married18.3%(620)
Married64.7%(2,193)
Widowed8.5%(288)
Divorced8.5%(289)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chestnut Ridge, New York?

Chestnut Ridge, New York has about 7,829 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Chestnut Ridge, New York earns about $86,468 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 $237,800, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Chestnut Ridge, New York?

About 43.3% 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 3.5% of people in Chestnut Ridge, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chestnut Ridge, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Chestnut Ridge, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 312 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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