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Newburgh

New York · 28,866 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 $36,153. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $219,100. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,866
+2%since 2000
from 28,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,584 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 7,425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.2
+1%since 2000
from 27.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K28K28K29K1990201020202024Newburgh
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,153
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,332 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,897
+19%since 2000
from $13,360 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,100
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $614 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
68.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
+97%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic20.4%(5,880)
Black28%(8,071)
Hispanic / Latino47.9%(13,814)
Asian0.9%(257)
Other2.1%(599)
Diversity Score80.6%(23,266)
Diversity Score
81
−3%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
30.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.4%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
25.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newburgh, New York?

Newburgh, New York has about 28,866 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newburgh, New York earns about $36,153 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 $219,100, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Newburgh, New York?

About 12.3% 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 2,412 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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