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Croton-on-Hudson

New York · 8,282 residents (2025 est.) · 4.693 sq mi
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#198Highest median household incomeof 6,818$191,678#207Most educatedof 6,82674.7%
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Croton-on-Hudson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $191,678. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% 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 $712,900. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,202
+8%since 2000
from 7,606 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,748 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 1,684 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+16%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,282 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Croton-on-Hudson
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.3%(350)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(490)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.6%(623)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.7%(630)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(439)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.9%(400)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(949)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416%(1,309)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.1%(1,405)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.4%(1,013)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(432)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(162)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$191,678
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,744 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,373
+137%since 2000
from $39,441 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+14%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$712,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $264,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,274
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $931 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
−33%since 2009
from 5.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
68
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-Hispanic87.7%(6,667)
Black1.8%(138)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(527)
Asian2.1%(157)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(6,456)
Black1.8%(147)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(1,010)
Asian3.1%(255)
Other4.1%(334)
Diversity Score
45
+18%since 2009
from 38 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
Ecuadorian4.5%(368)
Puerto Rican2.5%(208)
Mexican1.6%(133)
Colombian0.9%(74)
Cuban0.6%(47)
Peruvian0.6%(47)
Spaniard0.4%(35)
Chilean0.2%(17)
Argentine0.2%(16)
Nicaraguan0.1%(12)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Chinese2.5%(203)
Korean0.2%(19)
Asian Indian0.2%(18)
Filipino0.1%(8)
Pakistani0.1%(8)
Ancestry
Irish14.6%(1,199)
English12.6%(1,035)
German12.2%(1,001)
Italian11.9%(978)
Polish6.9%(563)
Russian4.3%(350)
American3.5%(283)
British1.9%(156)
Scottish1.9%(154)
Dutch1.9%(153)
French1.5%(126)
Swedish1.4%(117)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian1.3%(110)
Greek1.2%(102)
Hungarian0.9%(75)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(73)
Arab0.9%(71)
Australian0.7%(61)
Norwegian0.7%(56)
Lebanese0.6%(53)
West Indian0.6%(48)
Israeli0.4%(36)
Swiss0.4%(36)
Portuguese0.3%(28)
Turkish0.3%(26)
Canadian0.3%(21)
Welsh0.2%(20)
Romanian0.2%(19)
Moroccan0.2%(18)
Danish0.2%(17)
Belgian0.2%(16)
Czech0.2%(16)
Cape Verdean0.2%(15)
Jamaican0.2%(15)
Austrian0.1%(10)
Serbian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.3%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 90.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 81.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 9.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.8%(893)
Married63.9%(2,129)
Widowed2.7%(89)
Divorced6.7%(223)
Women 15+
Never married23.6%(802)
Married58.6%(1,994)
Widowed7.8%(267)
Divorced10%(342)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Croton-on-Hudson, New York?

Croton-on-Hudson, New York has about 8,202 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Croton-on-Hudson, New York?

The typical household in Croton-on-Hudson, New York earns about $191,678 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Croton-on-Hudson, New York expensive?

In Croton-on-Hudson, New York, the median home is worth about $712,900, and the typical rent is about $2,274 a month.

How educated are people in Croton-on-Hudson, New York?

About 74.7% of adults age 25 and over in Croton-on-Hudson, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Croton-on-Hudson, New York?

About 3.7% of people in Croton-on-Hudson, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Croton-on-Hudson, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Croton-on-Hudson, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,184 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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