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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Croton-on-Hudson

New York · 7,606 residents · 4.693 sq mi
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Croton-on-Hudson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,744. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $264,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 95% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,606
+8%since 1990
from 7,018 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.0
+8%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Croton-on-Hudson
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.8%(591)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.9%(601)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.5%(497)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 194.9%(376)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.1%(235)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410%(762)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4420.1%(1,526)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5416.6%(1,259)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.6%(727)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.4%(485)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.8%(364)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.4%(183)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,744
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,031 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,441
+41%since 1990
from $28,008 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$931
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $796 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
24.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(6,634)
Black1.7%(117)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(337)
Asian2.4%(170)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(6,667)
Black1.8%(138)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(527)
Asian2.1%(157)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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
55.1%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 46.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
30.3%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 22.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
−4%since 1990
from 32.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.8%(635)
Married70.5%(1,964)
Widowed2.1%(58)
Divorced4.7%(130)
Women 15+
Never married17.4%(543)
Married65.4%(2,038)
Widowed8.5%(265)
Divorced8.6%(268)
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Frequently asked

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

Croton-on-Hudson, New York has about 7,606 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Croton-on-Hudson, New York earns about $84,744 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 $264,100, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

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

About 55.1% 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 3.4% 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 588 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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