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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Poestenkill

New York · 1,053 residents · 5.876 sq mi
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Poestenkill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $100,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,053
+3%vs 2000
vs 1,024 in 2000
1990 – 2024
179 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.0
−5%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7018319611K1K1990201020202024Poestenkill
2024744
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,083
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,219 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,490
−29%vs 2000
vs $21,946 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.1%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$100,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $98,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$418
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $582 in 2000
US average: $450
78.0%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.9% in 2000
22.0% rent
2.4
+30%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,004)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(25)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,041)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(30)
3
+15%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.5%
+9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.2%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.0%
+7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+45%vs 2000
vs 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poestenkill, New York?

Poestenkill, New York has about 1,053 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Poestenkill, New York earns about $42,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poestenkill, New York expensive?

In Poestenkill, New York, the median home is worth about $100,000, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Poestenkill, New York?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Poestenkill, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poestenkill, New York?

About 5.1% of people in Poestenkill, 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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