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Springs

New York · 8,086 residents · 8.478 sq mi
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Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,563. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $724,400. Households here earn about 43% more than the New York median. Despite a median home value of $724,400, the poverty rate sits 22% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,086
+63%since 2000
from 4,950 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
954 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+7%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Springs
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,563
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,038 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,766
+107%since 2000
from $29,910 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$724,400
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,716
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,256 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
7.1
+76%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(4,883)
Black1.4%(112)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(2,728)
Asian1.6%(128)
Other0.1%(8)
Diversity Score61.6%(4,983)
Diversity Score
62
+52%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+113%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.2%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
26.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springs, New York?

Springs, New York has about 8,086 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Springs, New York earns about $101,563 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 $724,400, and the typical rent is about $2,716 a month.

How educated are people in Springs, New York?

About 52.6% 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 15.7% 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 3,731 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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

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