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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Peekskill

New York · 19,536 residents · 4.344 sq mi
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Peekskill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,425. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $164,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

19,536
−13%vs 2000
vs 22,441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,497 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 5,166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 35.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
19K21K23K24K26K1990201020202024Peekskill
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,425
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,177 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,589
−27%vs 2000
vs $22,595 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$164,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $151,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$662
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $808 in 2000
US average: $450
49.2%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.5% in 2000
50.8% rent
4.6
+45%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(14,298)
Black21.3%(4,157)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(1,971)
Asian1.7%(331)
Other3.8%(750)
Diversity Score63.9%(12,474)
64
−20%vs 2000
vs 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peekskill, New York?

Peekskill, New York has about 19,536 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Peekskill, New York earns about $35,425 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 $164,100, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Peekskill, New York?

About 22.4% 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 11.6% of people in Peekskill, 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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