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Thornwood

New York · 3,960 residents · 1.117 sq mi
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Thornwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $165,391. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 2,020 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $611,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 133% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,960
−34%since 2000
from 5,980 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,545 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 5,354 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+13%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Thornwood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$165,391
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,971 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,589
+51%since 2000
from $36,254 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$611,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,722
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,097 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−6%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(3,037)
Black0.9%(35)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(582)
Asian4.8%(189)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score44.1%(1,746)
Diversity Score
44
+60%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thornwood, New York?

Thornwood, New York has about 3,960 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thornwood, New York earns about $165,391 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 $611,800, and the typical rent is about $1,722 a month.

How educated are people in Thornwood, New York?

About 55.1% 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 4.2% 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 3,065 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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