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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Poestenkill

New York · 1,024 residents · 5.876 sq mi
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Poestenkill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,219. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $98,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,024
−3%since 1990
from 1,053 in 1990
1990 – 2024
174 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 179 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+5%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7018319611K1K1990201020202024Poestenkill
2024744
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,219
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,946
+42%since 1990
from $15,490 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.2%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $100,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$582
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $418 in 1990
US average: $602
85.9%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
14.1% rent
1.8
−23%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,041)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(12)
Diversity Score2.8%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,004)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score2.4%(25)
2
−13%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
−9.9 ptssince 1990
from 27.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.4%
−7.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−31%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 Poestenkill, New York?

Poestenkill, New York has about 1,024 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Poestenkill, New York earns about $54,219 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 $98,800, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Poestenkill, New York?

About 17.6% 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 1.2% of people in Poestenkill, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poestenkill, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Poestenkill, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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