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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dryden

New York · 1,832 residents · 1.756 sq mi
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Dryden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,977. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $89,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,832
−4%since 1990
from 1,908 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,043 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,087 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+13%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Dryden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,977
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,121 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,613
+54%since 1990
from $13,389 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$468
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $387 in 1990
US average: $602
61.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
38.9% rent
2.0
−23%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,871)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(21)
Asian1.1%(21)
Diversity Score7.4%(141)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,748)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(25)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score6.9%(127)
7
−6%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.7%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 32.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.0%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 84.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−43%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dryden, New York?

Dryden, New York has about 1,832 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dryden, New York?

The typical household in Dryden, New York earns about $43,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dryden, New York expensive?

In Dryden, New York, the median home is worth about $89,000, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Dryden, New York?

About 37.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dryden, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dryden, New York?

About 9.9% of people in Dryden, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dryden, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Dryden, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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