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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Square

New York · 2,792 residents · 0.367 sq mi
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New Square has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,488. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 1,832 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $172,300. At a median age of 14.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 59% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 14.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,792
−40%vs 2000
vs 4,624 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7,608 / sq mi
−40%vs 2000
vs 12,599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
14.5
+3%vs 2000
vs 14.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K4K6K8K11K1990201020202024New Square
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,488
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $12,162 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$4,464
−15%vs 2000
vs $5,237 in 2000
US average: $14,340
56.4%
−16.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$172,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $232,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$463
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $734 in 2000
US average: $450
24.8%
+7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
75.2% rent
12.8
−33%vs 2000
vs 19.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,465)
Black1.6%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(19)
Asian0.9%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(332)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,741)
Black1.8%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(135)
5
−33%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.0%
+33.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.3%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+42%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Square, New York?

New Square, New York has about 2,792 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Square, New York earns about $13,488 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Square, New York expensive?

In New Square, New York, the median home is worth about $172,300, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in New Square, New York?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in New Square, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 56.4% of people in New Square, 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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