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Flanders

New York · 6,609 residents · 11.5 sq mi
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Flanders has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,393. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $419,600. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,609
+81%since 2000
from 3,646 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
575 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 317 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+6%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Flanders
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,393
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,711 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,967
+74%since 2000
from $19,484 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+34%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$419,600
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,311
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $884 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.3%
+39.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+90%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(2,317)
Black18.5%(676)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(502)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(2,317)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(2,489)
Black7.7%(508)
Hispanic / Latino46.4%(3,069)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(543)
Diversity Score78.7%(5,204)
Diversity Score
79
+24%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.8%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
46.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
37.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2012
from 2.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
−53.1 ptssince 2013
from 69.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+20.1 ptssince 2017
from 71.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2016
from 41.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 49.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flanders, New York?

Flanders, New York has about 6,609 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Flanders, New York earns about $88,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flanders, New York expensive?

In Flanders, New York, the median home is worth about $419,600, and the typical rent is about $2,311 a month.

How educated are people in Flanders, New York?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Flanders, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flanders, New York?

About 21.9% of people in Flanders, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Flanders, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Flanders, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,378 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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