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Cold Spring

New York · 1,986 residents · 0.594 sq mi
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Cold Spring is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $478,500. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,986
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,983 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,343 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
48.8
+16%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cold Spring
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$111,667
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,382 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$62,122
+80%since 2000
from $34,560 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food8.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$478,500
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,586
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $1,124
63.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
36.2% rent
4.3
+17%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,877)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(57)
Asian1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(205)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,690)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(143)
Asian2.8%(55)
Other3.9%(77)
Diversity Score32.4%(644)
32
+213%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

69.5%
+30.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
32.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

57.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 33.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
35.5%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
10.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
71.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
56.3%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

44.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
55.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
7.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
1.4%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cold Spring, New York?

Cold Spring, New York has about 1,986 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cold Spring, New York?

The typical household in Cold Spring, New York earns about $111,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cold Spring, New York expensive?

In Cold Spring, New York, the median home is worth about $478,500, and the typical rent is about $1,586 a month.

How educated are people in Cold Spring, New York?

About 69.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cold Spring, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cold Spring, New York?

About 5.9% of people in Cold Spring, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cold Spring, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Cold Spring, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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