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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Dobbs Ferry

New York · 9,940 residents · 2.423 sq mi
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Dobbs Ferry is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $50,061. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $295,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,940
−6%vs 2000
vs 10,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,102 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 4,384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.5
−3%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$50,061
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,333 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$25,693
−27%vs 2000
vs $35,090 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$295,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $313,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$633
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $908 in 2000
US average: $450
57.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.5% in 2000
42.9% rent
5.9
+32%vs 2000
vs 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(8,134)
Black7%(745)
Hispanic / Latino7%(744)
Asian7.5%(796)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.8%(4,972)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(8,556)
Black6%(594)
Hispanic / Latino6%(601)
Asian7%(691)
Other1%(99)
Diversity Score41.3%(4,105)
41
−12%vs 2000
vs 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.6%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
20.9%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.7 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dobbs Ferry, New York?

Dobbs Ferry, New York has about 9,940 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Dobbs Ferry, New York?

The typical household in Dobbs Ferry, New York earns about $50,061 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dobbs Ferry, New York expensive?

In Dobbs Ferry, New York, the median home is worth about $295,200, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Dobbs Ferry, New York?

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dobbs Ferry, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dobbs Ferry, New York?

About 4.2% of people in Dobbs Ferry, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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