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New Square

New York · 6,944 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 $21,172. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $500,000. At a median age of 13.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 62% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 13.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,944
+50%since 2000
from 4,624 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18,921 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 12,599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
13.6
−3%since 2000
from 14.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K11K1990201020202024New Square
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,172
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,162 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,585
+26%since 2000
from $5,237 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
58.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$500,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $232,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,197
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $734 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
9.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
87.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
23.6
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(6,870)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(29)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0.1%(5)
Diversity Score1.5%(106)
Diversity Score
2
−79%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
+46.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−11%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
23.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
61.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
66.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
36.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Square, New York?

New Square, New York has about 6,944 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Square, New York earns about $21,172 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 $500,000, and the typical rent is about $1,197 a month.

How educated are people in New Square, New York?

About 6.1% 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 58.7% 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 4,152 residents, a change of about 149 percent over that period.

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

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