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Kiryas Joel

New York · 32,954 residents · 1.462 sq mi
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Kiryas Joel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,437. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 19,816 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $530,700. At a median age of 14.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 14.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,954
+151%since 2000
from 13,138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22,540 / sq mi
+151%since 2000
from 8,986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
14.4
−4%since 2000
from 15.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K14K23K33K42K1990201020202024Kiryas Joel
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,437
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,138 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,119
+109%since 2000
from $4,355 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$530,700
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,245
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
31.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
68.6% rent
Afford Score
15.0
+43%since 2000
from 10.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(12,921)
Black0.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(122)
Asian0%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(376)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(23,184)
Black0.2%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(465)
Asian0%(13)
Other0.1%(47)
Diversity Score6%(1,977)
Diversity Score
6
+110%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 44.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
34.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
40.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−96.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kiryas Joel, New York?

Kiryas Joel, New York has about 32,954 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kiryas Joel, New York?

The typical household in Kiryas Joel, New York earns about $35,437 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kiryas Joel, New York expensive?

In Kiryas Joel, New York, the median home is worth about $530,700, and the typical rent is about $1,245 a month.

How educated are people in Kiryas Joel, New York?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kiryas Joel, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kiryas Joel, New York?

About 41.3% of people in Kiryas Joel, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kiryas Joel, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Kiryas Joel, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,517 residents, a change of about 343 percent over that period.

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

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