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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rye

New York · 14,955 residents · 5.853 sq mi
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Rye is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,894. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $556,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 156% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,955
Unchangedsince 1990
from 14,936 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,555 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,552 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Rye
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$110,894
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,695 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$76,566
+66%since 1990
from $46,038 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$556,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $428,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,329
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $908 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
25.1% rent
5.0
−18%since 1990
from 6.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

68.3%
+17.1 ptssince 1990
from 51.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.3%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 90.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
34.6%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.9 min
−14%since 1990
from 32.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 14,955 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rye, New York earns about $110,894 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 $556,700, and the typical rent is about $1,329 a month.

How educated are people in Rye, New York?

About 68.3% 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 2.5% of people in Rye, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rye, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Rye, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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