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Monsey

New York · 28,160 residents · 2.293 sq mi
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Monsey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,629. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $921,000. At a median age of 16.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 16.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,160
+94%since 2000
from 14,504 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
12,281 / sq mi
+89%since 2009
from 6,510 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
16.1
−13%since 2000
from 18.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K17K21K25K30K1990201020202024Monsey
202428K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 518.5%(5,211)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 914.9%(4,202)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1414%(3,930)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.5%(2,951)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.1%(1,986)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.6%(3,253)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.8%(2,758)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544%(1,119)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 642.5%(715)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.6%(1,284)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842%(574)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(177)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,629
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,194 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,074
+15%since 2000
from $14,000 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
−2%since 2010
from 0.520 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$921,000
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,892
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $982 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
65.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
63.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
19.3
+20%since 2009
from 16.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
29
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Monsey on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(13,170)
Black4.2%(606)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(415)
Asian1%(152)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(26,962)
Black0.4%(123)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(451)
Asian0.5%(129)
Other1.8%(495)
Diversity Score
10
−60%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard0.5%(131)
Puerto Rican0.3%(95)
Guatemalan0.3%(87)
Dominican0.2%(53)
Argentine0.1%(35)
Honduran0.1%(21)
Asian origin
Pakistani0.3%(87)
Korean0.1%(33)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Hungarian28.4%(8,000)
American20.6%(5,809)
Romanian5.8%(1,624)
Polish4.8%(1,365)
German1.9%(533)
Russian1.7%(486)
Swiss1.1%(296)
Israeli1%(275)
Arab0.9%(252)
Czech0.6%(171)
English0.3%(91)
Ukrainian0.3%(90)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Lebanese0.2%(62)
Dutch0.2%(56)
Irish0.2%(49)
Lithuanian0.1%(41)
British0.1%(31)
Austrian0.1%(27)
Italian0.1%(26)
Slovak0.1%(26)
West Indian0.1%(23)
Haitian0.1%(23)
Turkish0%(14)
Canadian0%(12)
RANKED:Largest Hungarian population · Largest American population · Largest Romanian population · Largest Polish population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
−12%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 5.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
47.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 30.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
18.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 22.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.7%(2,231)
Married69.5%(5,223)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0.8%(61)
Women 15+
Never married23%(1,676)
Married71.3%(5,207)
Widowed1.7%(124)
Divorced4%(295)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monsey, New York?

Monsey, New York has about 28,160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monsey, New York earns about $47,629 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monsey, New York expensive?

In Monsey, New York, the median home is worth about $921,000, and the typical rent is about $1,892 a month.

How educated are people in Monsey, New York?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Monsey, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monsey, New York?

About 49.1% of people in Monsey, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monsey, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Monsey, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,174 residents, a change of about 101 percent over that period.

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

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