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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Monsey

New York · 14,504 residents · 2.293 sq mi
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Monsey has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,194. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $249,600. At a median age of 18.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $249,600, the poverty rate sits 147% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 18.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,504
+4%since 1990
from 13,986 in 1990
1990 – 2024
6,325 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 6,099 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
18.6
+1%since 1990
from 18.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K17K21K25K30K1990201020202024Monsey
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,194
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,033 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,000
+35%since 1990
from $10,385 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.6%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 25.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$249,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $222,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$982
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $777 in 1990
US average: $602
54.3%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
45.7% rent
5.5
+2%since 1990
from 5.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(13,372)
Black3.8%(532)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(192)
Asian0.3%(47)
Diversity Score13.6%(1,903)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(13,170)
Black4.2%(606)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(415)
Asian1%(152)
Diversity Score19.3%(2,795)
19
+42%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.6%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 27.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
−11%since 1990
from 28.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monsey, New York?

Monsey, New York has about 14,504 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Monsey, New York earns about $45,194 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 $249,600, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.

How educated are people in Monsey, New York?

About 25.6% 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 30.6% 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 518 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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