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Croton-on-Hudson

New York · 8,327 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 $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
Median age
44.5
+11%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Croton-on-Hudson
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(444)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(544)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(587)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.6%(550)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(417)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.6%(634)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.6%(1,049)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.9%(1,242)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.4%(1,286)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.8%(899)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(439)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.8%(236)
US avg: 1.9%
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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%
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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
−23%since 2009
from 5.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(6,061)
Black2.5%(209)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,265)
Asian4.5%(374)
Other2.7%(225)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ecuadorian5%(402)
Puerto Rican2.6%(214)
Mexican0.7%(60)
Honduran0.6%(52)
Spaniard0.6%(47)
Colombian0.6%(45)
Dominican0.5%(41)
Peruvian0.5%(38)
Cuban0.3%(25)
Uruguayan0.2%(20)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Venezuelan0.2%(17)
Argentine0.2%(13)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.4%(117)
Chinese1.1%(89)
Filipino0.5%(42)
Japanese0.2%(13)
Korean0.1%(6)
Ancestry
Italian16.8%(1,368)
Irish15.6%(1,269)
German10.2%(826)
English8.8%(716)
Polish5.3%(431)
Russian4.1%(331)
American3.7%(298)
Swedish2.5%(203)
Dutch2.2%(175)
French1.8%(143)
Scottish1.7%(141)
British1.6%(130)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian1.3%(108)
West Indian1.1%(86)
Ukrainian1%(81)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(74)
Danish0.8%(63)
Australian0.7%(59)
Austrian0.7%(56)
Lebanese0.5%(44)
Czech0.5%(44)
Romanian0.5%(42)
Jamaican0.5%(39)
Norwegian0.5%(38)
Swiss0.5%(37)
Lithuanian0.4%(36)
Welsh0.4%(34)
Slovak0.4%(33)
Moroccan0.2%(20)
Portuguese0.2%(16)
Jordanian0.1%(12)
Greek0.1%(12)
Bulgarian0.1%(9)
Finnish0.1%(8)
Turkish0.1%(7)
Guyanese0.1%(5)
Israeli0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest South American population
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%
Marital status (2024)
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 8,327 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.

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

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