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Kerhonkson

New York · 1,722 residents · 5.704 sq mi
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Kerhonkson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,872. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,722
−1%since 2000
from 1,732 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
302 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kerhonkson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,872
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,597 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,125
+18%since 2000
from $19,594 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,400
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+31%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(1,478)
Black1.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(166)
Asian1.3%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(503)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(1,371)
Black2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(146)
Asian1.1%(19)
Other20.7%(356)
Diversity Score56.6%(975)
Diversity Score
57
+95%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kerhonkson, New York?

Kerhonkson, New York has about 1,722 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kerhonkson, New York earns about $65,872 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kerhonkson, New York expensive?

In Kerhonkson, New York, the median home is worth about $204,400, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Kerhonkson, New York?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kerhonkson, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kerhonkson, New York?

About 14.3% of people in Kerhonkson, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kerhonkson, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Kerhonkson, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 142 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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