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Thiells

New York · 5,032 residents · 1.816 sq mi
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Thiells is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,420. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $432,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 91% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,032
+6%since 2000
from 4,758 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,771 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,620 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+11%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Thiells
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,420
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,906 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,679
+36%since 2000
from $28,346 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
77.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.3%
US avg: 7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$432,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,135
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $872 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+44%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(3,821)
Black3.3%(159)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(602)
Asian2.8%(134)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.7%(1,935)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(3,445)
Black7.5%(379)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(939)
Asian4%(201)
Other0.4%(19)
Diversity Score59.9%(3,013)
Diversity Score
60
+47%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.8%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thiells, New York?

Thiells, New York has about 5,032 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thiells, New York earns about $106,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thiells, New York expensive?

In Thiells, New York, the median home is worth about $432,700, and the typical rent is about $1,135 a month.

How educated are people in Thiells, New York?

About 42.4% of adults age 25 and over in Thiells, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thiells, New York?

About 3.0% of people in Thiells, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thiells, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Thiells, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 172 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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