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Point Lookout

New York · 1,527 residents · 0.271 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $806,800. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,527
+4%since 2000
from 1,472 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
5,635 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 5,432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.4
+26%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$83,592
+109%since 2000
from $39,953 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$806,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,181
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,091 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
22.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,416)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(31)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(108)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,407)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(62)
Asian1.2%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14%(214)
Diversity Score
14
+91%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.1%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point Lookout, New York?

Point Lookout, New York has about 1,527 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Point Lookout, New York expensive?

In Point Lookout, New York, the median home is worth about $806,800, and the typical rent is about $3,181 a month.

How educated are people in Point Lookout, New York?

About 55.4% of adults age 25 and over in Point Lookout, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Point Lookout, New York?

About 5.1% of people in Point Lookout, 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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