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Nanuet

New York · 18,886 residents · 5.435 sq mi
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Nanuet is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $391,200. Households here earn about 40% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,886
+13%since 2000
from 16,707 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,475 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+15%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,625
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,178 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,937
+45%since 2000
from $30,338 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$391,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,088
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,187 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+29%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(11,207)
Black12.9%(2,147)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,364)
Asian9.6%(1,605)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(10,330)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(8,834)
Black13.8%(2,608)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(4,389)
Asian13.2%(2,490)
Other1.7%(322)
Diversity Score85.3%(16,108)
Diversity Score
85
+38%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.6%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
25.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nanuet, New York?

Nanuet, New York has about 18,886 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nanuet, New York earns about $99,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nanuet, New York expensive?

In Nanuet, New York, the median home is worth about $391,200, and the typical rent is about $2,088 a month.

How educated are people in Nanuet, New York?

About 43.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nanuet, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nanuet, New York?

About 7.9% of people in Nanuet, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nanuet, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Nanuet, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,821 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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