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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Thornwood

New York · 7,025 residents · 1.117 sq mi
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Thornwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,866. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $307,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 91% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,025
+17%vs 2000
vs 5,980 in 2000
1990 – 2024
6,289 / sq mi
+17%vs 2000
vs 5,354 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.2
−3%vs 2000
vs 37.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Thornwood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,866
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,971 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$24,167
−33%vs 2000
vs $36,254 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$307,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $349,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$909
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,097 in 2000
US average: $450
89.9%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.9% in 2000
10.1% rent
4.9
+25%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(5,211)
Black2.1%(126)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(347)
Asian4%(237)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.5%(1,644)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(6,736)
Black1.1%(79)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(197)
Asian2%(141)
Other1%(69)
Diversity Score16.1%(1,130)
16
−41%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.0%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.5%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Thornwood, New York?

Thornwood, New York has about 7,025 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Thornwood, New York earns about $62,866 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thornwood, New York expensive?

In Thornwood, New York, the median home is worth about $307,200, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Thornwood, New York?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Thornwood, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thornwood, New York?

About 1.8% of people in Thornwood, 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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