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Red Hook

New York · 1,975 residents · 1.055 sq mi
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Red Hook is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,726. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% 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 $293,900. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,975
+9%since 2000
from 1,805 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,872 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,711 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
45.0
+15%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Red Hook
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$81,726
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,284 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$50,014
+143%since 2000
from $20,618 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
13.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$293,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,080
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,124
49.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
50.9% rent
3.6
+3%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,682)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(64)
Asian1.7%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(258)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(1,610)
Black1.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(184)
Asian4.3%(84)
Other1.8%(36)
Diversity Score37.3%(737)
37
+161%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

59.3%
+30.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
41.3%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
70.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
8.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
67.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
60.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
51.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
12.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
2.2%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Hook, New York?

Red Hook, New York has about 1,975 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Hook, New York earns about $81,726 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 $293,900, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in Red Hook, New York?

About 59.3% 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 13.8% 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 181 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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