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CITY · 2010 ACS

Germantown

New York · 845 residents · 3.645 sq mi
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Germantown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,235. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,200. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
845
−2%since 2000
from 862 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
45.1
+13%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6517799081K1K2000201020202024Germantown
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.6%(47)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.9%(50)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 144.9%(41)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.6%(47)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246%(51)
US avg: 7%
25 to 349.6%(81)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.2%(103)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5417.6%(149)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6415.1%(128)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7410.4%(88)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.3%(45)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.8%(15)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,235
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,141 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,327
+42%since 2000
from $22,015 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,200
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−8%since 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Germantown on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(822)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(776)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(36)
Asian1.8%(15)
Other4.6%(39)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.2%(19)
Ancestry
German23.7%(208)
Italian20.9%(183)
Irish16.7%(146)
English13.1%(115)
Scottish9.1%(80)
Polish7.9%(69)
Scotch-Irish4.7%(41)
French4.1%(36)
American2.5%(22)
Dutch2.5%(22)
Russian2.3%(20)
Austrian2.1%(18)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian1.9%(17)
Swedish1.7%(15)
British1.3%(11)
Ukrainian1.3%(11)
Croatian0.8%(7)
Welsh0.7%(6)
Canadian0.6%(5)
Hungarian0.6%(5)
Swiss0.6%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married17.4%(87)
Married68.7%(343)
Widowed4.4%(22)
Divorced9.4%(47)
Women 15+
Never married25.1%(107)
Married60.3%(257)
Widowed13.4%(57)
Divorced1.2%(5)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Germantown, New York?

Germantown, New York has about 845 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Germantown, New York earns about $53,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Germantown, New York expensive?

In Germantown, New York, the median home is worth about $240,200, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Germantown, New York?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Germantown, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Germantown, New York?

About 3.0% of people in Germantown, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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