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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Monsey

New York · 13,986 residents · 2.293 sq mi
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Monsey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,033. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $222,300. At a median age of 18.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $222,300, the poverty rate sits 90% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 18.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,986
−4%vs 2000
vs 14,504 in 2000
1990 – 2024
6,099 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 6,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
18.3
−1%vs 2000
vs 18.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
13K17K21K25K30K1990201020202024Monsey
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,033
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,194 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,385
−26%vs 2000
vs $14,000 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.1%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$222,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $249,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$777
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $982 in 2000
US average: $450
58.9%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.3% in 2000
41.1% rent
5.4
−2%vs 2000
vs 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(13,170)
Black4.2%(606)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(415)
Asian1%(152)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(2,795)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(13,372)
Black3.8%(532)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(192)
Asian0.3%(47)
Other0.3%(35)
Diversity Score13.6%(1,903)
14
−29%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monsey, New York?

Monsey, New York has about 13,986 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Monsey, New York earns about $41,033 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 $222,300, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Monsey, New York?

About 27.6% 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 25.1% of people in Monsey, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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