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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dobbs Ferry

New York · 10,622 residents · 2.423 sq mi
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Dobbs Ferry is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,333. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $313,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,622
+7%since 1990
from 9,940 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,384 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 4,102 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+3%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$70,333
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,061 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,090
+37%since 1990
from $25,693 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$313,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$908
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $633 in 1990
US average: $602
58.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
41.5% rent
4.5
−24%since 1990
from 5.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(8,556)
Black6%(594)
Hispanic / Latino6%(601)
Asian7%(691)
Diversity Score41.3%(4,105)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(8,134)
Black7%(745)
Hispanic / Latino7%(744)
Asian7.5%(796)
Diversity Score46.8%(4,972)
47
+13%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 45.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.4%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 89.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
25.8%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
−12%since 1990
from 27.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 10,622 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dobbs Ferry, New York earns about $70,333 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 $313,800, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Dobbs Ferry, New York?

About 50.6% 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 5.6% of people in Dobbs Ferry, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dobbs Ferry, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Dobbs Ferry, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 682 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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