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Haverstraw

New York · 12,323 residents · 1.984 sq mi
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Haverstraw has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,214. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $270,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
12,323
+22%since 2000
from 10,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,211 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 5,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+13%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Haverstraw
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,214
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,683 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,032
+82%since 2000
from $15,442 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
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
$270,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,403
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $831 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
62.1% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(2,011)
Black8.5%(1,047)
Hispanic / Latino71.1%(8,758)
Asian2.2%(271)
Other0.9%(105)
Diversity Score56.1%(6,914)
Diversity Score
56
−18%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+82%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
40.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haverstraw, New York?

Haverstraw, New York has about 12,323 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Haverstraw, New York earns about $66,214 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 $270,100, and the typical rent is about $1,403 a month.

How educated are people in Haverstraw, New York?

About 22.8% 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 13.9% 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 2,885 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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