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Palenville

New York · 1,037 residents · 3.383 sq mi
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Palenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,333. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $147,700. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,037
−7%since 2000
from 1,120 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
307 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+19%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6998651K1K1K2000201020202024Palenville
2024870
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,333
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2019
Per capita income
$24,662
+31%since 2000
from $18,848 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
51.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+100%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(970)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(35)
Asian1.2%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(127)
Diversity Score
12
+32%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+3%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palenville, New York?

Palenville, New York has about 1,037 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palenville, New York earns about $33,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palenville, New York expensive?

In Palenville, New York, the median home is worth about $147,700, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in Palenville, New York?

About 10.9% 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 10.5% 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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