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Vassar College

New York · 3,529 residents · 0.719 sq mi
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Vassar College is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.4% is well above the national figure. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
14% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

3,529
+8%since 2023
from 3,276 in 2023
2020 – 2024
4,908 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 4,556 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
20.7
+1%since 2023
from 20.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
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20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$121,469
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $119,836 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$31,754
+66%since 2023
from $19,121 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
32.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.391
+11%since 2023
from 0.352 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade0.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$415,600
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,375
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,229 in 2023
US average: $1,442
14.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
85.9% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
18.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
24.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.4
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(2,084)
Black10.5%(344)
Hispanic / Latino10%(328)
Asian10.6%(346)
Other5.3%(174)
Diversity Score70%(2,294)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(2,321)
Black10.3%(364)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(379)
Asian9.2%(324)
Other4%(141)
Diversity Score66.9%(2,361)
67
−4%since 2023
from 70 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

87.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
75.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−20%since 2023
from 14.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
8.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
28.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
49.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
2.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
8.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
49.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
22.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
46.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
58.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
7.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
78.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
82.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
5.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vassar College, New York?

Vassar College, New York has about 3,529 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vassar College, New York?

The typical household in Vassar College, New York earns about $121,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vassar College, New York expensive?

In Vassar College, New York, the median home is worth about $415,600, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Vassar College, New York?

About 87.0% of adults age 25 and over in Vassar College, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vassar College, New York?

About 32.4% of people in Vassar College, 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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