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Jericho

New York · 14,808 residents · 3.962 sq mi
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Jericho is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $168,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $827,900. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 137% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,808
+14%since 2000
from 13,045 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,738 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 3,293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+5%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Jericho
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$168,194
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,477 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,066
+68%since 2000
from $45,312 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
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
$827,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,301
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,307 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+28%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(11,034)
Black1.4%(179)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(318)
Asian10.6%(1,387)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.3%(4,208)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43%(6,369)
Black2%(301)
Hispanic / Latino4%(595)
Asian48.4%(7,168)
Other3%(444)
Diversity Score72.7%(10,767)
Diversity Score
73
+125%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
27.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jericho, New York?

Jericho, New York has about 14,808 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jericho, New York earns about $168,194 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 $827,900, and the typical rent is about $2,301 a month.

How educated are people in Jericho, New York?

About 67.1% 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 5.9% of people in Jericho, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jericho, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Jericho, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,667 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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