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Newburgh

New York · 28,059 residents (2025 est.) · 3.806 sq mi
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Newburgh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,960. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $247,900. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,519
+1%since 2000
from 28,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,493 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 7,425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
+21%since 2000
from 27.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:28,059 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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202429K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,960
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,332 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,232
+134%since 2000
from $13,360 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
+20%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,454
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $614 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
65.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+42%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(7,969)
Black31.7%(8,961)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(10,257)
Asian0.7%(202)
Other0%
Diversity Score83.5%(23,596)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(6,239)
Black24.4%(6,972)
Hispanic / Latino49.1%(13,998)
Asian0.5%(135)
Other4.1%(1,175)
Diversity Score81.2%(23,162)
Diversity Score
81
−3%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
24.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+26.7 ptssince 2017
from 60.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 53.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 42.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newburgh, New York?

Newburgh, New York has about 28,519 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newburgh, New York earns about $56,960 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newburgh, New York expensive?

In Newburgh, New York, the median home is worth about $247,900, and the typical rent is about $1,454 a month.

How educated are people in Newburgh, New York?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Newburgh, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newburgh, New York?

About 24.3% of people in Newburgh, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newburgh, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Newburgh, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,065 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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