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Poestenkill

New York · 1,020 residents · 5.876 sq mi
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Poestenkill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,500. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,020
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,024 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
174 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+18%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7018319611K1K1990201020202024Poestenkill
2024744
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,250
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,175
+83%since 2000
from $21,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
7.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+28%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(952)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(23)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(83)
Diversity Score
8
+234%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+87%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poestenkill, New York?

Poestenkill, New York has about 1,020 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Poestenkill, New York earns about $76,250 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 $178,500, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Poestenkill, New York?

About 13.0% 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 5.8% 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 33 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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