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Inwood

New York · 9,792 residents · 1.595 sq mi
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Inwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,122. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $415,200. Despite a median home value of $415,200, the poverty rate sits 21% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,792
+5%since 2000
from 9,325 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,139 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 5,846 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+1%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K10K11K13K1990201020202024Inwood
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,122
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,334 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,908
+31%since 2000
from $16,009 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
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
$415,200
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,267
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.6%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
56.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.0
+76%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(4,019)
Black25.3%(2,356)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(2,454)
Asian2%(190)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.3%(7,678)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(2,786)
Black23.1%(2,258)
Hispanic / Latino42.8%(4,190)
Asian3.3%(322)
Other0.8%(81)
Diversity Score83.9%(8,216)
Diversity Score
84
+2%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
17.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
31.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.0%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inwood, New York?

Inwood, New York has about 9,792 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Inwood, New York earns about $52,122 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Inwood, New York expensive?

In Inwood, New York, the median home is worth about $415,200, and the typical rent is about $1,267 a month.

How educated are people in Inwood, New York?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Inwood, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Inwood, New York?

About 16.7% of people in Inwood, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Inwood, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Inwood, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,025 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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