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Spackenkill

New York · 4,223 residents · 1.797 sq mi
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Spackenkill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,909. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $306,200. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 66% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,223
−11%since 2000
from 4,756 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,350 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 2,647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+6%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Spackenkill
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,909
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,689 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,443
+49%since 2000
from $35,774 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
6.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(3,964)
Black3.6%(169)
Hispanic / Latino5%(237)
Asian6.6%(316)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.5%(1,641)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(2,907)
Black6.3%(268)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(478)
Asian9.6%(406)
Other1.6%(67)
Diversity Score59.5%(2,513)
Diversity Score
60
+72%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.8%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
16.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spackenkill, New York?

Spackenkill, New York has about 4,223 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spackenkill, New York earns about $117,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spackenkill, New York expensive?

In Spackenkill, New York, the median home is worth about $306,200.

How educated are people in Spackenkill, New York?

About 57.0% of adults age 25 and over in Spackenkill, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spackenkill, New York?

About 2.2% of people in Spackenkill, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spackenkill, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Spackenkill, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 437 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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