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Katonah

New York · 1,603 residents · 0.734 sq mi
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Katonah is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,750. Population has declined 9% since 2019. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $670,800. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 122% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,603
−9%since 2019
from 1,761 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,184 / sq mi
−9%since 2019
from 2,399 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
−1%since 2019
from 44.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Katonah
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$157,750
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $173,942 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,211
−27%since 2019
from $88,991 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2019
from 89.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services24.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food10.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$670,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $731,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,992 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2019
from 88.2% in 2019
22.8% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+1%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,576)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(20)
Asian4.7%(83)
Other4%(71)
Diversity Score24.4%(429)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(1,277)
Black2.4%(38)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(196)
Asian2.4%(39)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38%(609)
Diversity Score
38
+56%since 2019
from 24 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 81.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 98.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.5 min
−17%since 2019
from 50.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 64.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 73.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.1% in 2019
Female
58.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.9% in 2019
Foreign born
5.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Katonah, New York?

Katonah, New York has about 1,603 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Katonah, New York earns about $157,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Katonah, New York expensive?

In Katonah, New York, the median home is worth about $670,800, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Katonah, New York?

About 81.5% of adults age 25 and over in Katonah, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Katonah, New York?

About 17.4% of people in Katonah, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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