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Northwest Harbor

New York · 4,637 residents · 14.476 sq mi
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Northwest Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $165,688. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $923,300. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 133% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,637
+52%since 2000
from 3,059 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
320 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+20%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Northwest Harbor
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$165,688
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,808 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$104,606
+198%since 2000
from $35,112 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services31.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$923,300
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,394
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,091 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
13.1% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+9%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(2,564)
Black3.4%(103)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(280)
Asian1%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.1%(952)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(3,378)
Black1.8%(83)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(863)
Asian2.4%(110)
Other0.7%(35)
Diversity Score48.8%(2,262)
Diversity Score
49
+57%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+94%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.8%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
18.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest Harbor, New York?

Northwest Harbor, New York has about 4,637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northwest Harbor, New York?

The typical household in Northwest Harbor, New York earns about $165,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwest Harbor, New York expensive?

In Northwest Harbor, New York, the median home is worth about $923,300, and the typical rent is about $1,394 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Harbor, New York?

About 61.4% of adults age 25 and over in Northwest Harbor, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northwest Harbor, New York?

About 16.9% of people in Northwest Harbor, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northwest Harbor, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Northwest Harbor, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,412 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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

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