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Country Knolls

New York · 5,445 residents · 3.424 sq mi
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#37Highest homeownership rateof 6,82397.4%#49Lowest unemploymentof 6,8260.5%#66Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.4%
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Country Knolls is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,036. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,290 residents. 59% 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 $383,700. With a median age of 44.9, 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 44.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,445
+153%since 2000
from 2,155 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,590 / sq mi
+208%since 2009
from 516 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+9%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Country Knolls
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.6%(144)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(341)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.8%(480)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.9%(431)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(234)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.1%(495)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411%(601)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.6%(903)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414%(763)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.4%(512)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.7%(476)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.2%(65)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,036
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,290 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,278
+83%since 2000
from $33,027 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
+73%since 2010
from 0.205 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$383,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,196
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,146 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
97.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
2.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+6%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
26
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,073)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian1.9%(41)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(5,042)
Black0.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(80)
Asian0.6%(33)
Other4.6%(248)
Diversity Score
18
+72%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(35)
Salvadoran0.4%(23)
Cuban0.3%(17)
Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(24)
Korean0.1%(8)
Ancestry
Irish26.6%(1,448)
German23.6%(1,284)
Italian20%(1,090)
English19.3%(1,050)
Polish7.5%(408)
French4.7%(258)
American3%(164)
Scottish2.5%(134)
Dutch2.1%(116)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(106)
Swedish1.6%(85)
Ukrainian1.5%(80)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian1.3%(70)
Czech1.1%(58)
Romanian0.9%(48)
Danish0.8%(44)
British0.7%(37)
Greek0.6%(34)
Finnish0.6%(32)
Norwegian0.6%(31)
Canadian0.5%(27)
Nigerian0.5%(27)
Hungarian0.2%(11)
Russian0.2%(10)
Portuguese0.2%(9)
Arab0.1%(8)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
Macedonian0.1%(7)
Welsh0.1%(7)
Armenian0.1%(6)
Guyanese0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−97.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 95.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.2%(815)
Married56.5%(1,385)
Widowed7.7%(190)
Divorced2.6%(63)
Women 15+
Never married20.1%(408)
Married65.4%(1,326)
Widowed5.4%(110)
Divorced9%(183)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Country Knolls, New York?

Country Knolls, New York has about 5,445 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Country Knolls, New York?

The typical household in Country Knolls, New York earns about $143,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Country Knolls, New York expensive?

In Country Knolls, New York, the median home is worth about $383,700, and the typical rent is about $1,196 a month.

How educated are people in Country Knolls, New York?

About 58.8% of adults age 25 and over in Country Knolls, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Country Knolls, New York?

About 1.4% of people in Country Knolls, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Country Knolls, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Country Knolls, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,111 residents, a change of about 133 percent over that period.

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

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