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Country Knolls

New York · 5,349 residents · 3.424 sq mi
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Country Knolls is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,188. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,194 residents. 57% 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 $299,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,349
+148%since 2000
from 2,155 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,562 / sq mi
+148%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+4%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Country Knolls
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,188
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,290 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,860
+57%since 2000
from $33,027 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
4.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+47%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score7.5%(162)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(4,707)
Black1.8%(95)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(178)
Asian3.2%(169)
Other3.2%(171)
Diversity Score26.7%(1,430)
Diversity Score
27
+254%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+82%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.4%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Country Knolls, New York?

Country Knolls, New York has about 5,349 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Country Knolls, New York earns about $120,188 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 $299,900.

How educated are people in Country Knolls, New York?

About 56.8% 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 2.1% 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 3,015 residents, a change of about 129 percent over that period.

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

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