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Dryden

New York · 1,887 residents · 1.756 sq mi
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Dryden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,319. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,700. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,887
+3%since 2000
from 1,832 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,075 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Dryden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,319
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,977 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,229
+61%since 2000
from $20,613 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
47.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+48%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,748)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(25)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(127)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,648)
Black2.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(54)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other3%(57)
Diversity Score22.3%(420)
Diversity Score
22
+221%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+117%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dryden, New York?

Dryden, New York has about 1,887 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dryden, New York earns about $61,319 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 $183,700, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Dryden, New York?

About 42.0% 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 22.6% 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 21 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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