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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Nyack

New York · 6,737 residents · 0.77 sq mi
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Nyack is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,890. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $241,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,737
+3%since 1990
from 6,558 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8,749 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 8,517 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+11%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Nyack
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,890
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,013 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,699
+68%since 1990
from $19,519 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$241,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$934
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $720 in 1990
US average: $602
34.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 32.6% in 1990
65.4% rent
4.4
−14%since 1990
from 5.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(4,041)
Black37.5%(2,456)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(283)
Asian0.4%(24)
Diversity Score65.1%(4,266)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(4,001)
Black25.4%(1,708)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(577)
Asian2.4%(159)
Diversity Score67%(4,512)
67
+3%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.2%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 32.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.2%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.0%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−15%since 1990
from 25.6 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 Nyack, New York?

Nyack, New York has about 6,737 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Nyack, New York earns about $54,890 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nyack, New York expensive?

In Nyack, New York, the median home is worth about $241,500, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Nyack, New York?

About 43.2% of adults age 25 and over in Nyack, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nyack, New York?

About 6.0% of people in Nyack, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nyack, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Nyack, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 179 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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