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Upper Nyack

New York · 2,087 residents (2025 est.) · 1.228 sq mi
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Upper Nyack is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $188,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% 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 $719,000. With a median age of 51.4, 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 51.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,991
+7%since 2000
from 1,863 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,621 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.4
+15%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,087 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Upper Nyack
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$188,125
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,156 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,489
+69%since 2000
from $52,368 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
+18%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
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
$719,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,393
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,172 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+6%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,674)
Black3.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(77)
Asian2.3%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(419)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(1,438)
Black11.2%(222)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(211)
Asian2.7%(53)
Other3.4%(67)
Diversity Score56.6%(1,127)
Diversity Score
57
+152%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.3%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 89.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Nyack, New York?

Upper Nyack, New York has about 1,991 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upper Nyack, New York?

The typical household in Upper Nyack, New York earns about $188,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upper Nyack, New York expensive?

In Upper Nyack, New York, the median home is worth about $719,000, and the typical rent is about $2,393 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Nyack, New York?

About 72.4% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Nyack, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upper Nyack, New York?

About 10.4% of people in Upper Nyack, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Upper Nyack, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Upper Nyack, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 93 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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