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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Suffern

New York · 11,055 residents · 2.097 sq mi
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Suffern is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,329. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $183,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,055
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 11,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,272 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 5,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
11K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Suffern
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,329
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,754 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,715
−26%vs 2000
vs $29,208 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$183,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $169,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$764
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $917 in 2000
US average: $450
68.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.8% in 2000
31.7% rent
4.1
+43%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(8,777)
Black3.2%(352)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(1,416)
Asian2.8%(311)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.9%(4,505)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(10,244)
Black4.4%(485)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(520)
Asian1.6%(177)
Other1.3%(149)
Diversity Score26.6%(2,938)
27
−35%vs 2000
vs 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.8%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Suffern, New York?

Suffern, New York has about 11,055 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Suffern, New York earns about $45,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Suffern, New York expensive?

In Suffern, New York, the median home is worth about $183,600, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Suffern, New York?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Suffern, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Suffern, New York?

About 4.4% of people in Suffern, 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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