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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Rochelle

New York · 72,182 residents · 10.286 sq mi
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New Rochelle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,513. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $299,900. Households here earn about 28% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

72,182
+7%since 1990
from 67,265 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,017 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 6,539 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
−1%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
66K70K75K80K84K1990201020202024New Rochelle
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,513
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,482 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,956
+35%since 1990
from $23,745 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$299,900
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $318,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$848
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $578 in 1990
US average: $602
50.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 51.6% in 1990
49.7% rent
5.4
−26%since 1990
from 7.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(51,204)
Black18.3%(12,337)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(7,044)
Asian2.9%(1,951)
Diversity Score60.9%(40,979)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(40,272)
Black18.5%(13,389)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(14,492)
Asian3.2%(2,304)
Diversity Score74.2%(53,578)
74
+22%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.3%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 33.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−21%since 1990
from 27.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Rochelle, New York?

New Rochelle, New York has about 72,182 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Rochelle, New York earns about $55,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Rochelle, New York expensive?

In New Rochelle, New York, the median home is worth about $299,900, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.

How educated are people in New Rochelle, New York?

About 38.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Rochelle, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Rochelle, New York?

About 10.5% of people in New Rochelle, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Rochelle, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, New Rochelle, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,917 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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