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Pearl River

New York · 16,155 residents · 6.793 sq mi
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Pearl River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $608,200. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 69% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,155
+4%since 2000
from 15,553 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,378 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+8%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K16K17K1990201020202024Pearl River
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,063
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,692 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,254
+114%since 2000
from $31,417 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+16%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$608,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $248,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,973
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $903 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.1%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+29%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(14,366)
Black0.4%(59)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(535)
Asian3.2%(490)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(2,589)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78%(12,605)
Black0.6%(96)
Hispanic / Latino14%(2,261)
Asian3.1%(498)
Other4.3%(695)
Diversity Score46.1%(7,447)
Diversity Score
46
+177%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 38.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2017
from 82.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 84.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearl River, New York?

Pearl River, New York has about 16,155 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pearl River, New York?

The typical household in Pearl River, New York earns about $145,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pearl River, New York expensive?

In Pearl River, New York, the median home is worth about $608,200, and the typical rent is about $1,973 a month.

How educated are people in Pearl River, New York?

About 52.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pearl River, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pearl River, New York?

About 7.3% of people in Pearl River, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pearl River, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Pearl River, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 841 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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