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Haverstraw

New York · 11,910 residents · 1.984 sq mi
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Haverstraw has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,668. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $346,100. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $346,100, the poverty rate sits 34% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,910
+18%since 2000
from 10,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,003 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 5,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
+2%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Haverstraw
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,668
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,683 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,005
+36%since 2000
from $15,442 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,100
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,183
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $831 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
58.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
55.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.3
+112%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.4%(2,775)
Black10.5%(1,061)
Hispanic / Latino59.3%(5,998)
Asian1%(105)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.3%(6,909)
2010
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(2,299)
Black9.7%(1,154)
Hispanic / Latino67.1%(7,993)
Asian2.2%(262)
Other0.7%(78)
Diversity Score61.5%(7,323)
Diversity Score
61
−10%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
18.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
26.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.0%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
39.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.0%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haverstraw, New York?

Haverstraw, New York has about 11,910 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Haverstraw, New York earns about $47,668 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Haverstraw, New York expensive?

In Haverstraw, New York, the median home is worth about $346,100, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.

How educated are people in Haverstraw, New York?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Haverstraw, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Haverstraw, New York?

About 18.6% of people in Haverstraw, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Haverstraw, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Haverstraw, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,472 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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