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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Square

New York · 4,624 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 $12,162. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $232,800. At a median age of 14.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 72% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 14.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,624
+66%since 1990
from 2,792 in 1990
1990 – 2025
12,599 / sq mi
+66%since 1990
from 7,608 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
14.0
−3%since 1990
from 14.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K6K8K11K1990201020202024New Square
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,162
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,488 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$5,237
+17%since 1990
from $4,464 in 1990
US average: $21,522
72.5%
+16.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$232,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $172,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$734
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $463 in 1990
US average: $602
17.1%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 24.8% in 1990
82.9% rent
19.1
+50%since 1990
from 12.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,741)
Black1.8%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(135)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,465)
Black1.6%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(19)
Asian0.9%(41)
Diversity Score7.2%(332)
7
+49%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
25.4%
−33.6 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 21.3 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 Square, New York?

New Square, New York has about 4,624 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Square, New York earns about $12,162 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 $232,800, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in New Square, New York?

About 6.9% 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 72.5% of people in New Square, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Square, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, New Square, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,832 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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