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Monsey

New York · 18,412 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 $34,150. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $590,600. At a median age of 17.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 42.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 17.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

18,412
+27%since 2000
from 14,504 in 2000
1990 – 2024
8,030 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 6,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
17.4
−6%since 2000
from 18.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
13K17K21K25K30K1990201020202024Monsey
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,150
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,194 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$13,050
−7%since 2000
from $14,000 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
42.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.520
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$590,600
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,372
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $982 in 2000
US average: $853
27.1%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
58.3% rent
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
55.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
65.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
17.3
+213%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(17,194)
Black2.2%(412)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(657)
Asian0.2%(37)
Other0%(7)
Diversity Score14.5%(2,673)
15
−25%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
9.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
−12%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
50.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
17.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
8.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
7.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
15.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
28.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
52.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
47.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
15.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
1.5%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monsey, New York?

Monsey, New York has about 18,412 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monsey, New York earns about $34,150 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 $590,600, and the typical rent is about $1,372 a month.

How educated are people in Monsey, New York?

About 22.8% 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 42.1% 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 4,426 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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