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Peekskill

New York · 25,431 residents · 4.344 sq mi
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Peekskill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,067. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $288,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,431
+13%since 2000
from 22,441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,854 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 5,166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+12%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K23K24K26K1990201020202024Peekskill
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,067
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,177 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,300
+52%since 2000
from $22,595 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,524
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $808 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
49.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(7,720)
Black18.5%(4,693)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(11,160)
Asian2.9%(725)
Other2.6%(673)
Diversity Score83.5%(21,228)
Diversity Score
83
+5%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
26.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peekskill, New York?

Peekskill, New York has about 25,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Peekskill, New York earns about $66,067 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 $288,300, and the typical rent is about $1,524 a month.

How educated are people in Peekskill, New York?

About 31.2% 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 13.0% 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 5,895 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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