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Harriman

New York · 2,714 residents · 1.004 sq mi
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Harriman is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,300. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
2,714
+21%since 2000
from 2,252 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,703 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 2,243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+8%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Harriman
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,737
+41%since 2000
from $25,414 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2%
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
$244,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,713
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $928 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
50.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+47%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(1,698)
Black4.6%(103)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(223)
Asian7.2%(163)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.4%(1,067)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(1,111)
Black16.9%(458)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(783)
Asian9.1%(246)
Other0.6%(17)
Diversity Score86.3%(2,342)
Diversity Score
86
+82%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 80.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
25.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harriman, New York?

Harriman, New York has about 2,714 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harriman, New York earns about $75,300 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harriman, New York expensive?

In Harriman, New York, the median home is worth about $244,900, and the typical rent is about $1,713 a month.

How educated are people in Harriman, New York?

About 30.5% of adults age 25 and over in Harriman, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harriman, New York?

About 4.8% of people in Harriman, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harriman, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Harriman, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 346 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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