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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rye

New York · 14,936 residents · 5.853 sq mi
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Rye is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,695. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $428,300. With a median age of 38.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 111% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,936
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 14,955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,552 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,555 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.2
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Rye
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$69,695
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $110,894 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$46,038
−40%vs 2000
vs $76,566 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$428,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $556,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$908
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,329 in 2000
US average: $450
71.6%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
28.4% rent
6.1
+22%vs 2000
vs 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(12,907)
Black1.2%(181)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(718)
Asian6.4%(964)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(4,292)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(13,489)
Black1.6%(232)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(680)
Asian7%(1,052)
Other1.1%(163)
Diversity Score30.9%(4,613)
31
+8%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.2%
−17.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
23.1%
−11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.5 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 27.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rye, New York?

Rye, New York has about 14,936 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Rye, New York earns about $69,695 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rye, New York expensive?

In Rye, New York, the median home is worth about $428,300, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Rye, New York?

About 51.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rye, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rye, New York?

About 3.9% of people in Rye, 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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