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CITY · 2020 ACS

Palenville

New York · 1,002 residents · 3.383 sq mi
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Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,500. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,002
−11%since 2000
from 1,120 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
296 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+27%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$43,172
+129%since 2000
from $18,848 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
29.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(870)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(53)
Asian1.5%(15)
Other3.3%(33)
Diversity Score26.2%(263)
Diversity Score
26
+182%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
33.2%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
64.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palenville, New York?

Palenville, New York has about 1,002 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Palenville, New York expensive?

In Palenville, New York, the median home is worth about $188,500, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Palenville, New York?

About 31.2% 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 17.4% 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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