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Palenville

New York · 870 residents · 3.383 sq mi
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Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 250 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $238,500. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
870
−22%since 2000
from 1,120 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
257 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+30%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6998651K1K1K2000201020202024Palenville
2024870
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$44,770
+138%since 2000
from $18,848 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
+14%since 2010
from 0.483 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
56.9%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.4%
−63.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,056)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(25)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(840)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2%(17)
Other1.5%(13)
Diversity Score8.4%(73)
Diversity Score
8
−10%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
27.2%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.1%
−17.0 ptssince 2017
from 82.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palenville, New York?

Palenville, New York has about 870 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Palenville, New York expensive?

In Palenville, New York, the median home is worth about $238,500, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Palenville, New York?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Palenville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palenville, New York?

About 5.4% of people in Palenville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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