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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Red Hook

New York · 1,805 residents · 1.055 sq mi
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Red Hook has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,284. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $130,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,805
+1%since 1990
from 1,794 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,711 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,700 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+12%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Red Hook
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,284
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,837 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,618
+28%since 1990
from $16,097 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$130,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $126,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$590
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $516 in 1990
US average: $602
63.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
36.7% rent
3.5
−9%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,764)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian1.1%(19)
Diversity Score5.7%(103)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,682)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(64)
Asian1.7%(31)
Diversity Score14.3%(258)
14
+150%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.1%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.8%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−24%since 1990
from 20.8 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 Red Hook, New York?

Red Hook, New York has about 1,805 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Red Hook, New York?

The typical household in Red Hook, New York earns about $37,284 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Hook, New York expensive?

In Red Hook, New York, the median home is worth about $130,000, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Red Hook, New York?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Red Hook, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Hook, New York?

About 8.6% of people in Red Hook, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Hook, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Hook, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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