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Fishkill

New York · 2,147 residents (2025 est.) · 0.832 sq mi
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Fishkill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,045. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $311,000. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,184
+26%since 2000
from 1,735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,625 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 2,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
−3%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,147 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fishkill
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,045
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,344 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,626
+121%since 2000
from $26,504 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.2%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
−16%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$311,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $723 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
59.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−15%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,551)
Black2.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(105)
Asian1.2%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(399)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(1,436)
Black10.5%(230)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(344)
Asian3.9%(85)
Other4.1%(89)
Diversity Score66.1%(1,443)
Diversity Score
66
+187%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
−4%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 82.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2016
from 75.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 10.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fishkill, New York?

Fishkill, New York has about 2,184 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fishkill, New York earns about $97,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fishkill, New York expensive?

In Fishkill, New York, the median home is worth about $311,000, and the typical rent is about $2,300 a month.

How educated are people in Fishkill, New York?

About 49.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fishkill, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fishkill, New York?

About 2.7% of people in Fishkill, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fishkill, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Fishkill, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 222 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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