CensusEasy
CITY

Kinderhook

New York · 1,134 residents (2025 est.) · 2.104 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Hudson micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Kinderhook is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,250. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 203 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $372,400. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,072
−16%since 2000
from 1,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
510 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
+22%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,134 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Kinderhook
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,361
+122%since 2000
from $29,047 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
+23%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$990
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $627 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+59%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
RELATED:See current rent listings in Kinderhook on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,236)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(941)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(112)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other1.3%(14)
Diversity Score27.3%(293)
Diversity Score
27
+439%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 82.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Kinderhook

Rio
Pop 1,232
Black Diamond
Pop 1,298
Bellefonte
Pop 1,313
Punta Rassa
Pop 1,335
Places similar to Kinderhook
Head to head

Compare Kinderhook to nearby cities

KINDERHOOK VS
Rensselaer
Income$70,080−25%
Home value$208,900−44%
Population9,421+731%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KINDERHOOK VS
Albany
Income$61,986−34%
Home value$234,700−37%
Population101,698+8868%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KINDERHOOK VS
Roessleville
Income$96,058+3%
Home value$264,500−29%
Population10,968+867%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KINDERHOOK VS
Loudonville
Income$142,829+53%
Home value$391,200+5%
Population10,527+828%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Kinderhook, New York?

Kinderhook, New York has about 1,072 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kinderhook, New York earns about $93,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kinderhook, New York expensive?

In Kinderhook, New York, the median home is worth about $372,400, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.

How educated are people in Kinderhook, New York?

About 49.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kinderhook, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kinderhook, New York?

About 7.6% of people in Kinderhook, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kinderhook, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Kinderhook, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 226 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New York
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Kinderhook with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →