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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Port Chester

New York · 24,728 residents · 2.328 sq mi
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Port Chester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,216. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $257,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

24,728
−11%vs 2000
vs 27,867 in 2000
1990 – 2025
10,622 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 11,970 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.7
−1%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
24K26K28K30K32K1990201020202024Port Chester
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,216
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,381 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,901
−25%vs 2000
vs $21,131 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.1%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$257,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $252,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$672
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $914 in 2000
US average: $450
43.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.2% in 2000
56.6% rent
7.3
+32%vs 2000
vs 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.8%(11,934)
Black6.4%(1,795)
Hispanic / Latino46.2%(12,884)
Asian2%(564)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.2%(20,121)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(19,620)
Black10.2%(2,533)
Hispanic / Latino30%(7,426)
Asian1.8%(435)
Other8.7%(2,140)
Diversity Score70.4%(17,418)
70
−2%vs 2000
vs 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.6%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Port Chester, New York?

Port Chester, New York has about 24,728 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Port Chester, New York?

The typical household in Port Chester, New York earns about $35,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Chester, New York expensive?

In Port Chester, New York, the median home is worth about $257,300, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Port Chester, New York?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Port Chester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Chester, New York?

About 8.1% of people in Port Chester, 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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