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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Peekskill

New York · 22,441 residents · 4.344 sq mi
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Peekskill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,177. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $151,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,441
+15%since 1990
from 19,536 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,166 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 4,497 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+8%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K21K23K24K26K1990201020202024Peekskill
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,177
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,425 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,595
+36%since 1990
from $16,589 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$151,100
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $164,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$808
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $662 in 1990
US average: $602
46.5%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 49.2% in 1990
53.5% rent
3.2
−31%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(14,298)
Black21.3%(4,157)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(1,971)
Asian1.7%(331)
Diversity Score63.9%(12,474)
2000
White, non-Hispanic48%(10,776)
Black24.4%(5,483)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(4,920)
Asian2.4%(529)
Diversity Score79.7%(17,892)
80
+25%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.0%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
−8%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peekskill, New York?

Peekskill, New York has about 22,441 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Peekskill, New York earns about $47,177 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 $151,100, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Peekskill, New York?

About 21.8% 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 13.7% 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 2,905 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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