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North Great River

New York · 3,909 residents · 2.352 sq mi
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North Great River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $542,300. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,909
−1%since 2000
from 3,929 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,662 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+29%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024North Great River
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,143
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,808
+130%since 2000
from $22,489 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.2%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+21%since 2010
from 0.334 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$542,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,353
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,133 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+63.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+37%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(3,531)
Black1.4%(56)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(248)
Asian1.2%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(830)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(2,152)
Black3.5%(135)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(1,127)
Asian1.7%(67)
Other10.9%(428)
Diversity Score75%(2,933)
Diversity Score
75
+255%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
20.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2017
from 90.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2016
from 85.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2016
from 7.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Great River, New York?

North Great River, New York has about 3,909 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Great River, New York?

The typical household in North Great River, New York earns about $147,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Great River, New York expensive?

In North Great River, New York, the median home is worth about $542,300, and the typical rent is about $2,353 a month.

How educated are people in North Great River, New York?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Great River, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Great River, New York?

About 5.1% of people in North Great River, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Great River, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Great River, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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