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Dobbs Ferry

New York · 11,541 residents · 2.423 sq mi
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Dobbs Ferry is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,104. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% 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 $655,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 104% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,541
+9%since 2000
from 10,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,763 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 4,384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+8%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,104
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,264
+86%since 2000
from $35,090 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$655,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,044
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $908 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(7,748)
Black4%(465)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(1,703)
Asian9.1%(1,054)
Other5%(581)
Diversity Score64.5%(7,442)
Diversity Score
64
+38%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.9%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
19.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dobbs Ferry, New York?

Dobbs Ferry, New York has about 11,541 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dobbs Ferry, New York earns about $145,104 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 $655,000, and the typical rent is about $2,044 a month.

How educated are people in Dobbs Ferry, New York?

About 59.8% 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 2.8% 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 1,601 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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