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New Rochelle

New York · 77,062 residents · 10.286 sq mi
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New Rochelle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,317. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $605,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77,062
+7%since 2000
from 72,182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,492 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 7,017 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+4%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
66K70K75K80K84K1990201020202024New Rochelle
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,317
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,513 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,787
+28%since 2000
from $31,956 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$605,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,183
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $848 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.3
+72%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(40,272)
Black18.5%(13,389)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(14,492)
Asian3.2%(2,304)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.2%(53,578)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(36,948)
Black18.1%(13,956)
Hispanic / Latino27.8%(21,452)
Asian4.2%(3,212)
Other2.2%(1,729)
Diversity Score82.5%(63,544)
Diversity Score
82
+11%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
19.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
27.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Rochelle, New York?

New Rochelle, New York has about 77,062 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Rochelle, New York earns about $65,317 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 $605,500, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.

How educated are people in New Rochelle, New York?

About 39.7% 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 10.7% 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 9,797 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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