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Inwood

New York · 11,340 residents · 1.595 sq mi
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Inwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,118. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $460,700. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $460,700, the poverty rate sits 29% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,340
+22%since 2000
from 9,325 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
32.9
−5%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K10K11K13K1990201020202024Inwood
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.7%(873)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(854)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.2%(928)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.7%(875)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.2%(812)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.8%(1,679)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.6%(1,546)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.5%(1,303)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.3%(1,171)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.6%(743)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.4%(390)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(166)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,118
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,334 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,970
+56%since 2000
from $16,009 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$460,700
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,522
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
59.5% rent
Afford Score
7.9
−6%since 2009
from 8.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Inwood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(4,019)
Black25.3%(2,356)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(2,454)
Asian2%(190)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(2,680)
Black16.9%(1,920)
Hispanic / Latino52.9%(5,997)
Asian3.8%(431)
Other1.5%(175)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Central American35.7%(3,497)
Salvadoran20%(1,963)
Guatemalan12.3%(1,206)
Mexican2.9%(280)
Honduran2.8%(274)
Puerto Rican1.9%(182)
Ecuadorian1.4%(141)
Bolivian1.2%(119)
Chilean1%(101)
Costa Rican0.6%(54)
Argentine0.5%(45)
+ 4 more hispanic origin groups with data
Peruvian0.2%(22)
Dominican0.2%(19)
Spaniard0.2%(15)
Colombian0.1%(14)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.9%(190)
Filipino1.6%(155)
Korean0.5%(49)
Chinese0.3%(25)
Thai0.1%(13)
Japanese0.1%(9)
Ancestry
Italian13.7%(1,348)
Irish3.5%(344)
West Indian3.4%(332)
American3.4%(330)
German3.3%(322)
Jamaican1.7%(162)
Polish1.1%(107)
Hungarian0.9%(88)
Haitian0.9%(86)
Turkish0.6%(62)
Guyanese0.6%(58)
English0.5%(48)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.5%(48)
Scottish0.3%(28)
Syrian0.2%(22)
Swiss0.2%(22)
Finnish0.2%(16)
Lebanese0.1%(13)
Slovak0.1%(12)
French0.1%(10)
Scotch-Irish0.1%(10)
Greek0.1%(9)
Israeli0.1%(9)
Russian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Central American population · Largest Salvadoran population · Largest Italian population · Largest Guatemalan population · Largest South American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
36.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married42.2%(1,952)
Married51.1%(2,367)
Widowed0.6%(26)
Divorced6.1%(283)
Women 15+
Never married30.1%(1,363)
Married49%(2,216)
Widowed10.6%(481)
Divorced10.2%(461)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inwood, New York?

Inwood, New York has about 11,340 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Inwood, New York earns about $58,118 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 $460,700, and the typical rent is about $1,522 a month.

How educated are people in Inwood, New York?

About 17.9% 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 16.5% 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 3,573 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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