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Gardnertown

New York · 4,542 residents · 4.826 sq mi
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Gardnertown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $216,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,542
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,533 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
941 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+12%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Gardnertown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,214
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,655 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,147
+67%since 2000
from $21,697 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,575
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $759 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(2,593)
Black10.7%(484)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(1,154)
Asian2.1%(94)
Other1.3%(58)
Diversity Score71%(3,224)
Diversity Score
71
+81%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardnertown, New York?

Gardnertown, New York has about 4,542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gardnertown, New York earns about $91,214 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 $216,800, and the typical rent is about $1,575 a month.

How educated are people in Gardnertown, New York?

About 26.6% 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 4.8% 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 333 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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