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Gardnertown

New York · 4,760 residents · 4.826 sq mi
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Gardnertown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,277. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $311,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,760
+5%since 2000
from 4,533 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
986 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+19%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Gardnertown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,277
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,655 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,734
+138%since 2000
from $21,697 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+46%since 2010
from 0.293 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$311,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,488
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $759 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(3,635)
Black5.5%(249)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(486)
Asian1.5%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.3%(1,781)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(2,497)
Black17.4%(829)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(1,339)
Asian1%(47)
Other1%(48)
Diversity Score76.9%(3,660)
Diversity Score
77
+96%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 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
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2017
from 80.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 76.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 16.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardnertown, New York?

Gardnertown, New York has about 4,760 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gardnertown, New York earns about $113,277 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gardnertown, New York expensive?

In Gardnertown, New York, the median home is worth about $311,700, and the typical rent is about $2,488 a month.

How educated are people in Gardnertown, New York?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gardnertown, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gardnertown, New York?

About 5.4% of people in Gardnertown, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gardnertown, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Gardnertown, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 551 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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