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Sleepy Hollow

New York · 9,986 residents · 2.243 sq mi
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Sleepy Hollow is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $86,026. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $693,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,986
+8%since 2000
from 9,212 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
4,452 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 4,107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+15%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K2000201020202024Sleepy Hollow
202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,026
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,201 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,210
+77%since 2000
from $28,325 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$693,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,475
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $904 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
64.6% rent
Afford Score
8.1
+29%since 2000
from 6.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(4,381)
Black4.4%(409)
Hispanic / Latino45.1%(4,153)
Asian1.8%(164)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.8%(6,429)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(3,781)
Black2.9%(286)
Hispanic / Latino52.9%(5,280)
Asian3%(298)
Other4.5%(451)
Diversity Score72.8%(7,272)
Diversity Score
73
+4%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
41.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sleepy Hollow, New York?

Sleepy Hollow, New York has about 9,986 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sleepy Hollow, New York?

The typical household in Sleepy Hollow, New York earns about $86,026 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sleepy Hollow, New York expensive?

In Sleepy Hollow, New York, the median home is worth about $693,900, and the typical rent is about $1,475 a month.

How educated are people in Sleepy Hollow, New York?

About 36.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sleepy Hollow, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sleepy Hollow, New York?

About 8.4% of people in Sleepy Hollow, 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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