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Upper Nyack

New York · 2,015 residents · 1.228 sq mi
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Upper Nyack is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $166,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% 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 $579,200. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 134% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% 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
2,015
+8%since 2000
from 1,863 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,641 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+10%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Upper Nyack
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$166,406
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,156 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,078
+38%since 2000
from $52,368 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$579,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,943
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,172 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
10.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−4%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(1,571)
Black3.5%(70)
Hispanic / Latino9%(182)
Asian3.8%(76)
Other4.3%(86)
Diversity Score45.1%(908)
Diversity Score
45
+101%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Nyack, New York?

Upper Nyack, New York has about 2,015 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Upper Nyack, New York earns about $166,406 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 $579,200, and the typical rent is about $1,943 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Nyack, New York?

About 65.6% 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 2.0% 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 69 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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