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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newburgh

New York · 26,454 residents · 3.806 sq mi
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Newburgh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,224. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $102,300. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

26,454
−6%vs 2000
vs 28,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,951 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 7,425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.4
+2%vs 2000
vs 27.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,224
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,332 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,989
−25%vs 2000
vs $13,360 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$102,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $93,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$533
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $614 in 2000
US average: $450
35.4%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.7% in 2000
64.6% rent
4.6
+50%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(13,533)
Black35%(9,258)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(6,025)
Asian0.6%(154)
Other13.3%(3,509)
Diversity Score87.4%(23,115)
87
+5%vs 2000
vs 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.9%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newburgh, New York?

Newburgh, New York has about 26,454 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Newburgh, New York earns about $22,224 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 $102,300, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Newburgh, New York?

About 11.4% 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 26.2% of people in Newburgh, 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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