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New Square

New York · 9,679 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 $24,164. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,055 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $561,700. At a median age of 14.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 66% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 14.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,679
+109%since 2000
from 4,624 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26,373 / sq mi
+109%since 2000
from 12,599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
14.8
+6%since 2000
from 14.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K11K1990201020202024New Square
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,164
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,162 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,702
+66%since 2000
from $5,237 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
61.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$561,700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $232,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,460
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $734 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
18.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
81.2% rent
Afford Score
23.2
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(9,312)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(58)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0.7%(64)
Diversity Score3.7%(355)
Diversity Score
4
−49%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+52.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−15%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
22.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
65.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Square, New York?

New Square, New York has about 9,679 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Square, New York earns about $24,164 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 $561,700, and the typical rent is about $1,460 a month.

How educated are people in New Square, New York?

About 3.1% 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 61.8% 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 6,887 residents, a change of about 247 percent over that period.

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

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