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Springs

New York · 9,163 residents · 8.478 sq mi
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#113Highest median rentof 6,764$3,332#307Most expensive homesof 6,786$948,500
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Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,836. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $948,500. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,163
+85%since 2000
from 4,950 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,081 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+16%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Springs
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,836
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,038 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,996
+161%since 2000
from $29,910 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+6%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$948,500
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,332
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,256 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
30.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+62%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(3,890)
Black1.4%(67)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(804)
Asian1.5%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.5%(2,005)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(5,493)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(2,904)
Asian2.9%(266)
Other5.5%(500)
Diversity Score67%(6,143)
Diversity Score
67
+66%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.9%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
27.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 77.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2016
from 79.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2016
from 18.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springs, New York?

Springs, New York has about 9,163 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Springs, New York earns about $144,836 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springs, New York expensive?

In Springs, New York, the median home is worth about $948,500, and the typical rent is about $3,332 a month.

How educated are people in Springs, New York?

About 53.0% of adults age 25 and over in Springs, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springs, New York?

About 9.8% of people in Springs, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springs, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Springs, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,808 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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