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Nyack

New York · 7,265 residents · 0.77 sq mi
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Nyack is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,930. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $494,100. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,265
+8%since 2000
from 6,737 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,435 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 8,749 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+14%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Nyack
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,930
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,890 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,304
+84%since 2000
from $32,699 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$494,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,061
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $934 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
68.1% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+34%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(4,001)
Black25.4%(1,708)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(577)
Asian2.4%(159)
Other0%
Diversity Score67%(4,512)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(3,857)
Black20.3%(1,474)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(1,356)
Asian3.7%(268)
Other1.9%(137)
Diversity Score77.8%(5,654)
Diversity Score
78
+16%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+48%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
18.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nyack, New York?

Nyack, New York has about 7,265 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nyack, New York earns about $83,930 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 $494,100, and the typical rent is about $2,061 a month.

How educated are people in Nyack, New York?

About 62.3% 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 6.3% 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 707 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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