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Mountain Dale

New York · 499 residents · 5.793 sq mi
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Mountain Dale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2023. Median home value is $169,800. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 52% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
499
+73%since 2023
from 289 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
86 / sq mi
+73%since 2023
from 50 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
−4%since 2023
from 56.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
22333544755867020202024Mountain Dale
2024499
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,324
−33%since 2023
from $45,467 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 37.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
−1%since 2023
from 0.455 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $153,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.7% in 2023
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
45.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.3%
+32.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83%(240)
Black2.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(28)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other4.2%(12)
Diversity Score37.3%(108)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(302)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino32.7%(163)
Asian2.8%(14)
Other3%(15)
Diversity Score65.7%(328)
Diversity Score
66
+76%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.8% in 2023
Female
54.5%
+21.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.2% in 2023
Foreign born
33.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.9%
+29.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Dale, New York?

Mountain Dale, New York has about 499 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountain Dale, New York?

The typical household in Mountain Dale, New York earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain Dale, New York expensive?

In Mountain Dale, New York, the median home is worth about $169,800.

How educated are people in Mountain Dale, New York?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain Dale, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain Dale, New York?

About 10.0% of people in Mountain Dale, 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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