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Pawling

New York · 1,995 residents · 1.954 sq mi
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Pawling is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,806. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $277,900. With a median age of 46.7, 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 46.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,995
−11%since 2000
from 2,233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,021 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,143 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+13%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Pawling
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,806
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,484 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,147
+75%since 2000
from $23,512 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
45.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−2%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(1,952)
Black2.1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(155)
Asian1.7%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(562)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69%(1,376)
Black2.6%(51)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(448)
Asian2.3%(46)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score54.2%(1,081)
Diversity Score
54
+115%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pawling, New York?

Pawling, New York has about 1,995 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pawling, New York earns about $81,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pawling, New York expensive?

In Pawling, New York, the median home is worth about $277,900, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Pawling, New York?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pawling, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pawling, New York?

About 8.1% of people in Pawling, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pawling, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Pawling, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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