CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Newburgh

New York · 28,856 residents · 3.806 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Kiryas Joel metro area
Compare
The short version

Newburgh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,435. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $159,500. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,856
+2%since 2000
from 28,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,582 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 7,425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.7
+14%since 2000
from 27.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K28K28K29K1990201020202024Newburgh
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,435
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,332 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,425
+68%since 2000
from $13,360 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,139
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $614 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
69.8% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+20%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Newburgh on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(4,833)
Black26.1%(7,545)
Hispanic / Latino52.3%(15,085)
Asian0.9%(246)
Other2.9%(832)
Diversity Score77.6%(22,406)
Diversity Score
78
−7%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
24.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Newburgh

East Lake-Orient Park
Pop 29,213
Palm Springs
Pop 28,303
West Little River
Pop 33,890
Ferry Pass
Pop 30,053
Places similar to Newburgh
Head to head

Compare Newburgh to nearby cities

NEWBURGH VS
New Windsor
Income$81,340+87%
Home value$345,200+116%
Population8,919−68%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NEWBURGH VS
Beacon
Income$107,859+148%
Home value$471,600+196%
Population14,931−47%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NEWBURGH VS
Orange Lake
Income$109,063+151%
Home value$362,100+127%
Population9,784−65%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NEWBURGH VS
Myers Corner
Income$105,718+143%
Home value$419,700+163%
Population10,877−61%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Newburgh, New York?

Newburgh, New York has about 28,856 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newburgh, New York earns about $43,435 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 $159,500, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Newburgh, New York?

About 18.6% 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 22.0% 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 2,402 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New York
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Newburgh with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →