CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Croton-on-Hudson

New York · 8,327 residents · 4.693 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the New York metro area
Compare
The short version

Croton-on-Hudson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,845. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% 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 $584,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 91% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,327
+9%since 2000
from 7,606 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,774 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+11%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Croton-on-Hudson
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,845
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,744 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,532
+59%since 2000
from $39,441 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$584,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $264,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,666
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $931 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+38%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Croton-on-Hudson on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(6,667)
Black1.8%(138)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(527)
Asian2.1%(157)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(1,918)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(6,061)
Black2.5%(209)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,265)
Asian4.5%(374)
Other2.7%(225)
Diversity Score52.1%(4,340)
Diversity Score
52
+107%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
49.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Croton-on-Hudson

Palm Beach
Pop 9,423
Longboat Key
Pop 7,359
North Star
Pop 7,834
Key Biscayne
Pop 14,815
Places similar to Croton-on-Hudson
Head to head

Compare Croton-on-Hudson to nearby cities

CROTON-ON-HUDSON VS
Haverstraw
Income$75,167−45%
Home value$361,100−38%
Population12,791+54%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CROTON-ON-HUDSON VS
Ossining
Income$103,573−24%
Home value$449,100−23%
Population27,579+233%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CROTON-ON-HUDSON VS
Congers
Income$147,000+8%
Home value$614,600+5%
Population8,275same
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CROTON-ON-HUDSON VS
Peekskill
Income$85,954−37%
Home value$395,600−32%
Population25,891+213%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

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

Croton-on-Hudson, New York has about 8,327 residents according to the 2020 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 $135,845 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 $584,300, and the typical rent is about $1,666 a month.

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

About 63.9% 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 2.7% 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 1,309 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New York
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Croton-on-Hudson with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →