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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rye Brook

New York · 8,602 residents · 3.428 sq mi
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Rye Brook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,864. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $408,300. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 128% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,602
+11%since 1990
from 7,765 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.7
+3%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.8%(668)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.7%(662)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.6%(570)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 194.5%(383)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 242.8%(239)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(887)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.5%(1,509)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.8%(1,277)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.6%(916)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.9%(764)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846%(520)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.4%(207)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,864
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,788 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,617
+46%since 1990
from $33,303 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$408,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $365,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,173
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $851 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.9% in 1990
13.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(7,249)
Black1.7%(132)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(356)
Asian3.8%(297)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(7,602)
Black0.9%(80)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(468)
Asian4.3%(366)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.1%(305)
Dominican1.5%(147)
Panamanian1.3%(128)
Peruvian1%(100)
Ecuadorian0.7%(66)
Bolivian0.6%(59)
Colombian0.2%(24)
Puerto Rican0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.8%(277)
Chinese2.7%(269)
Pakistani2.5%(245)
Japanese2.4%(233)
Korean0.9%(91)
Ancestry
Italian18.2%(1,806)
Irish8.4%(832)
American6.6%(654)
German6.4%(629)
Polish6.2%(610)
Russian5%(497)
English3.2%(312)
Austrian1.9%(188)
Hungarian1.3%(132)
Ukrainian1.2%(115)
Romanian1.1%(113)
Lithuanian1.1%(109)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1%(102)
Arab1%(101)
Egyptian0.6%(57)
Israeli0.5%(54)
Lebanese0.4%(44)
Norwegian0.4%(43)
Belgian0.4%(37)
Czech0.3%(30)
Guyanese0.3%(27)
Portuguese0.3%(27)
Swedish0.2%(22)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(16)
Slovene0.2%(15)
Danish0.1%(13)
Swiss0.1%(13)
Greek0.1%(12)
British0.1%(11)
Turkish0.1%(9)
Welsh0.1%(9)
Jamaican0.1%(8)
Brazilian0.1%(7)
French0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 44.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 87.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
27.3%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
−8%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.1%(711)
Married71.2%(2,194)
Widowed2.4%(75)
Divorced3.3%(103)
Women 15+
Never married17.3%(629)
Married63.5%(2,304)
Widowed12.8%(463)
Divorced6.4%(234)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rye Brook, New York?

Rye Brook, New York has about 8,602 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rye Brook, New York?

The typical household in Rye Brook, New York earns about $98,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rye Brook, New York expensive?

In Rye Brook, New York, the median home is worth about $408,300, and the typical rent is about $1,173 a month.

How educated are people in Rye Brook, New York?

About 54.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rye Brook, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rye Brook, New York?

About 2.9% of people in Rye Brook, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rye Brook, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Rye Brook, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 837 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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