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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Port Jervis

New York · 8,860 residents · 2.53 sq mi
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Port Jervis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,241. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $85,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,860
−2%since 1990
from 9,060 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,502 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 3,581 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+9%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Port Jervis
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,241
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,683 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,525
+44%since 1990
from $11,509 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.5%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,900
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $91,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$619
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $478 in 1990
US average: $602
45.5%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 50.1% in 1990
54.5% rent
2.8
−24%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(8,551)
Black2.4%(217)
Hispanic / Latino4%(361)
Asian0.9%(81)
Diversity Score21.7%(1,966)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(7,589)
Black3.8%(333)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(660)
Asian0.6%(57)
Diversity Score27.6%(2,447)
28
+27%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.8%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−1%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Jervis, New York?

Port Jervis, New York has about 8,860 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Port Jervis, New York earns about $30,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Jervis, New York expensive?

In Port Jervis, New York, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Port Jervis, New York?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Port Jervis, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 17.5% of people in Port Jervis, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Jervis, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Jervis, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 200 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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