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South Blooming Grove

New York · 3,810 residents (2025 est.) · 4.676 sq mi
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South Blooming Grove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,316. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $509,900. At a median age of 24.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 38.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,866
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3,880 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
827 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 830 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
24.3
−4%since 2023
from 25.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,810 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K200920202024South Blooming Grove
20244K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,316
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $68,958 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,896
−3%since 2023
from $26,789 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+4%since 2023
from 0.392 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$509,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $464,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,161
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,922 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
62.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
+22%since 2023
from 6.7 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(3,174)
Black4.3%(165)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(473)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(68)
Diversity Score39.2%(1,522)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(3,114)
Black3.2%(122)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(573)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other1.1%(42)
Diversity Score41%(1,586)
Diversity Score
41
+5%since 2023
from 39 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
−8%since 2023
from 43.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Female
50.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Foreign born
11.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Blooming Grove, New York?

South Blooming Grove, New York has about 3,866 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Blooming Grove, New York?

The typical household in South Blooming Grove, New York earns about $62,316 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Blooming Grove, New York expensive?

In South Blooming Grove, New York, the median home is worth about $509,900, and the typical rent is about $2,161 a month.

How educated are people in South Blooming Grove, New York?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Blooming Grove, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Blooming Grove, New York?

About 38.1% of people in South Blooming Grove, 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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