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Fishkill

New York · 2,171 residents · 0.832 sq mi
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Fishkill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,096. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $239,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,171
+25%since 2000
from 1,735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,609 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 2,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
−17%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fishkill
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,096
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,344 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,872
+54%since 2000
from $26,504 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,257
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $723 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
60.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
−5%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(1,464)
Black4.9%(107)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(236)
Asian15.1%(328)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.4%(1,334)
Diversity Score
61
+167%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
−19%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.8%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
21.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fishkill, New York?

Fishkill, New York has about 2,171 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fishkill, New York earns about $67,096 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 $239,500, and the typical rent is about $1,257 a month.

How educated are people in Fishkill, New York?

About 38.0% 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 4.4% 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 209 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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