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Peekskill

New York · 25,891 residents (2025 est.) · 4.344 sq mi
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Peekskill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,954. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $395,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,625
+14%since 2000
from 22,441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,899 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 5,166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+19%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:25,891 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K23K24K26K1990201020202024Peekskill
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,954
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,177 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,565
+102%since 2000
from $22,595 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+1%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,036
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $808 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+44%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48%(10,776)
Black24.4%(5,483)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(4,920)
Asian2.4%(529)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.7%(17,892)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(9,044)
Black13.4%(3,427)
Hispanic / Latino45.7%(11,708)
Asian1.9%(499)
Other3.7%(947)
Diversity Score80.9%(20,726)
Diversity Score
81
+1%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
12.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
29.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2017
from 74.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2016
from 62.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2016
from 30.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peekskill, New York?

Peekskill, New York has about 25,625 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Peekskill, New York earns about $85,954 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peekskill, New York expensive?

In Peekskill, New York, the median home is worth about $395,600, and the typical rent is about $2,036 a month.

How educated are people in Peekskill, New York?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Peekskill, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peekskill, New York?

About 11.9% of people in Peekskill, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peekskill, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Peekskill, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,089 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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