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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Newburgh

New York · 28,259 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 $30,332. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $93,200. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,259
+7%since 1990
from 26,454 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,425 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 6,951 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.8
−2%since 1990
from 28.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
26K27K28K28K29K1990201020202024Newburgh
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,332
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,224 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,360
+34%since 1990
from $9,989 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$93,200
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $102,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$614
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $533 in 1990
US average: $602
30.7%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 35.4% in 1990
69.3% rent
3.1
−33%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(13,533)
Black35%(9,258)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(6,025)
Asian0.6%(154)
Diversity Score87.4%(23,115)
2000
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(7,969)
Black31.7%(8,961)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(10,257)
Asian0.7%(202)
Diversity Score83.5%(23,596)
84
−4%since 1990
from 87 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.1%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−18%since 1990
from 19.1 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 Newburgh, New York?

Newburgh, New York has about 28,259 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Newburgh, New York earns about $30,332 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 $93,200, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Newburgh, New York?

About 11.2% 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 25.8% 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 1,805 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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