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Fishkill

New York · 2,166 residents · 0.832 sq mi
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Fishkill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,833. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value is $192,700. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,166
+25%since 2000
from 1,735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,603 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 2,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
−7%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fishkill
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,833
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,733
+69%since 2000
from $26,504 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,900
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $723 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
63.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(1,478)
Black8.1%(176)
Hispanic / Latino15%(324)
Asian4.2%(91)
Other1.1%(23)
Diversity Score58.5%(1,267)
Diversity Score
58
+154%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fishkill, New York?

Fishkill, New York has about 2,166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fishkill, New York earns about $80,833 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 $192,700, and the typical rent is about $1,900 a month.

How educated are people in Fishkill, New York?

About 44.3% 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 8.9% 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 204 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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