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New Rochelle

New York · 79,726 residents · 10.286 sq mi
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New Rochelle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,735. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $562,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
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
79,726
+10%since 2000
from 72,182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,751 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 7,017 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
66K70K75K80K84K1990201020202024New Rochelle
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,735
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,513 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,693
+56%since 2000
from $31,956 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$562,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,537
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $848 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
49.5% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(32,009)
Black18%(14,324)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(26,257)
Asian4.8%(3,859)
Other1.9%(1,484)
Diversity Score85.1%(67,886)
Diversity Score
85
+15%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.9%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
29.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Rochelle, New York?

New Rochelle, New York has about 79,726 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Rochelle, New York earns about $81,735 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 $562,300, and the typical rent is about $1,537 a month.

How educated are people in New Rochelle, New York?

About 44.4% 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 11.0% 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 12,461 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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