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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Thornwood

New York · 5,980 residents · 1.117 sq mi
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Thornwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,971. Population has declined 15% since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $349,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 105% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,980
−15%since 1990
from 7,025 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5,354 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 6,289 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+4%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Thornwood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$88,971
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,866 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,254
+50%since 1990
from $24,167 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$349,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $307,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,097
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $909 in 1990
US average: $602
85.9%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 89.9% in 1990
14.1% rent
3.9
−20%since 1990
from 4.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(6,736)
Black1.1%(79)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(197)
Asian2%(141)
Diversity Score16.1%(1,130)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(5,211)
Black2.1%(126)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(347)
Asian4%(237)
Diversity Score27.5%(1,644)
27
+71%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.1%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 31.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
−18%since 1990
from 25.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,980 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Thornwood, New York earns about $88,971 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 $349,000, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.

How educated are people in Thornwood, New York?

About 38.1% 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 4.0% of people in Thornwood, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thornwood, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Thornwood, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,045 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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