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Kinderhook

New York · 1,211 residents · 2.104 sq mi
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Kinderhook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,769. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $285,400. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,211
−5%since 2000
from 1,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
576 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.7
+16%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Kinderhook
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,769
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,232
+14%since 2000
from $29,047 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,400
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,109
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $627 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+50%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,139)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(46)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other3.4%(41)
Diversity Score18.6%(225)
Diversity Score
19
+267%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
32.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+67%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
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
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kinderhook, New York?

Kinderhook, New York has about 1,211 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kinderhook, New York earns about $75,769 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 $285,400, and the typical rent is about $1,109 a month.

How educated are people in Kinderhook, New York?

About 56.2% 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 7.4% 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 87 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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