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Tappan

New York · 6,687 residents · 2.757 sq mi
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#225Highest homeownership rateof 6,82393.5%#261Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.6%#301Highest median household incomeof 6,818$174,286
The short version

Tappan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $174,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $644,200. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% 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
6,687
−1%since 2000
from 6,757 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,425 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 2,216 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+8%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Tappan
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.3%(285)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(318)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.5%(436)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.3%(356)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.1%(473)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.8%(792)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.7%(782)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.6%(842)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.6%(978)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.7%(585)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.6%(578)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.9%(262)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$174,286
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,435 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,322
+87%since 2000
from $32,811 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
−4%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$644,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,299
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $857 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
−33%since 2009
from 5.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Tappan on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(5,218)
Black1.1%(76)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(430)
Asian13.5%(912)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(4,167)
Black2.9%(196)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(1,214)
Asian13.7%(919)
Other2.9%(191)
Diversity Score
70
+19%since 2009
from 59 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican4.7%(311)
Salvadoran4%(267)
Spaniard3.1%(208)
Ecuadorian1.9%(124)
Dominican1.2%(82)
Colombian1%(70)
Mexican1%(67)
Bolivian0.5%(36)
Venezuelan0.2%(12)
Asian origin
Asian Indian5.8%(386)
Chinese3.4%(226)
Korean2.3%(152)
Pakistani1.7%(111)
Filipino0.7%(44)
Ancestry
Italian18%(1,205)
Irish17.3%(1,156)
English6.1%(408)
German4.8%(321)
American4.4%(297)
Polish4.4%(294)
Russian3.6%(241)
Armenian1.6%(104)
Ghanaian1.5%(98)
Scottish1.4%(94)
Croatian1.4%(93)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.8%(54)
Portuguese0.6%(43)
Ukrainian0.6%(41)
Arab0.5%(33)
Turkish0.4%(30)
Austrian0.4%(26)
Dutch0.4%(26)
Lebanese0.4%(25)
Czech0.4%(25)
French0.3%(22)
British0.3%(21)
Australian0.3%(20)
Hungarian0.3%(20)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(19)
Swiss0.2%(15)
Lithuanian0.2%(13)
Brazilian0.2%(12)
Romanian0.2%(11)
West Indian0.1%(10)
Slovak0.1%(9)
Syrian0.1%(8)
Swedish0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
20.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2017
from 91.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2016
from 77.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.8%(775)
Married61.9%(1,611)
Widowed1.6%(41)
Divorced6.8%(176)
Women 15+
Never married25.8%(786)
Married56%(1,706)
Widowed11.3%(343)
Divorced6.9%(210)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tappan, New York?

Tappan, New York has about 6,687 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tappan, New York earns about $174,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tappan, New York expensive?

In Tappan, New York, the median home is worth about $644,200, and the typical rent is about $2,299 a month.

How educated are people in Tappan, New York?

About 59.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tappan, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tappan, New York?

About 2.6% of people in Tappan, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tappan, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Tappan, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 180 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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