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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jericho

New York · 13,045 residents · 3.962 sq mi
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Jericho is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,477. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $390,200. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 134% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,045
−1%since 1990
from 13,141 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,293 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 3,317 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.2
+8%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Jericho
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$101,477
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,043 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$45,312
+42%since 1990
from $31,809 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$390,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $320,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,307
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
85.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.1% in 1990
14.6% rent
3.8
−10%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(12,406)
Black0.6%(83)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(275)
Asian4.7%(612)
Diversity Score17.8%(2,338)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(11,034)
Black1.4%(179)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(318)
Asian10.6%(1,387)
Diversity Score32.3%(4,208)
32
+81%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

59.9%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 48.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.0%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 92.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
29.8%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.3 min
−8%since 1990
from 30.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jericho, New York?

Jericho, New York has about 13,045 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jericho, New York earns about $101,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jericho, New York expensive?

In Jericho, New York, the median home is worth about $390,200, and the typical rent is about $1,307 a month.

How educated are people in Jericho, New York?

About 59.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jericho, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jericho, New York?

About 4.7% of people in Jericho, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jericho, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Jericho, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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