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Congers

New York · 8,275 residents · 3.185 sq mi
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Congers is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $614,600. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,275
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,303 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,598 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+23%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Congers
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,493 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,699
+111%since 2000
from $30,118 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+7%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$614,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,239
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,144 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+35%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(6,700)
Black1.7%(140)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(634)
Asian8.6%(717)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.6%(3,290)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(5,259)
Black0.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(1,532)
Asian14.6%(1,210)
Other2.9%(242)
Diversity Score67.4%(5,581)
Diversity Score
67
+70%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+8%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
21.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2017
from 90.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 76.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Congers, New York?

Congers, New York has about 8,275 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Congers, New York earns about $147,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Congers, New York expensive?

In Congers, New York, the median home is worth about $614,600, and the typical rent is about $2,239 a month.

How educated are people in Congers, New York?

About 57.2% of adults age 25 and over in Congers, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Congers, New York?

About 5.4% of people in Congers, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Congers, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Congers, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 272 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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