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Redwood

New York · 493 residents · 1.967 sq mi
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Redwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,100. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 91 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 44% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
493
−16%since 2000
from 584 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
251 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+10%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2513744976207432000201020202024Redwood
2024371
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,100
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,850 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,433
+52%since 2000
from $14,105 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,900
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+129%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(576)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(18)
Asian1%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(58)
Diversity Score
12
+590%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−56.5 ptssince 2013
from 62.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redwood, New York?

Redwood, New York has about 493 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Redwood, New York?

The typical household in Redwood, New York earns about $40,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Redwood, New York expensive?

In Redwood, New York, the median home is worth about $150,900, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Redwood, New York?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Redwood, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Redwood, New York?

About 5.2% of people in Redwood, 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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