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Port Jervis

New York · 8,828 residents · 2.53 sq mi
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Port Jervis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,828
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,860 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,489 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+5%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Port Jervis
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,938
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,241 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,226
+34%since 2000
from $16,525 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,600
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
54.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+63%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(7,589)
Black3.8%(333)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(660)
Asian0.6%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.6%(2,447)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(6,735)
Black6.4%(565)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(1,054)
Asian1.2%(108)
Other2.3%(204)
Diversity Score47%(4,152)
Diversity Score
47
+70%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+79%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Jervis, New York?

Port Jervis, New York has about 8,828 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Jervis, New York earns about $42,938 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 $198,600, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Port Jervis, New York?

About 14.6% 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 13.7% 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 232 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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