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Stony Point

New York · 12,728 residents · 5.887 sq mi
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Stony Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $506,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 46% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,728
+8%since 2000
from 11,744 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,162 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,995 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+11%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K13K1990201020202024Stony Point
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,667
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,017 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,428
+70%since 2000
from $27,975 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+8%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$506,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,749
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $876 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.1%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+33%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(10,482)
Black1.2%(143)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(829)
Asian1.4%(163)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(2,649)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(7,276)
Black10.5%(1,335)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(3,151)
Asian1.9%(236)
Other5.7%(730)
Diversity Score74.7%(9,503)
Diversity Score
75
+231%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 87.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 80.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 13.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stony Point, New York?

Stony Point, New York has about 12,728 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stony Point, New York?

The typical household in Stony Point, New York earns about $125,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stony Point, New York expensive?

In Stony Point, New York, the median home is worth about $506,500, and the typical rent is about $1,749 a month.

How educated are people in Stony Point, New York?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Stony Point, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stony Point, New York?

About 4.9% of people in Stony Point, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stony Point, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Stony Point, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,141 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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