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Vassar College

New York · 2,472 residents · 0.719 sq mi
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Vassar College is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,462. Population has declined 10% since 2021. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $248,400. At a median age of 20.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
82% 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

2,472
−10%vs 2021
vs 2,733 in 2021
2020 – 2024
3,438 / sq mi
−10%vs 2021
vs 3,801 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
20.5
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 20.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
2K3K3K3K4K20202024Vassar College
20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$102,462
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $108,826 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$15,380
−12%vs 2021
vs $17,463 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$248,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $248,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,122
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,178 in 2021
US average: $1,124
31.6%
+7.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 24.1% in 2021
68.4% rent
2.4
+6%vs 2021
vs 2.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(1,681)
Black11.3%(308)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(188)
Asian14.7%(403)
Other5.6%(153)
Diversity Score72.4%(1,979)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56%(1,385)
Black4.2%(105)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(308)
Asian15.9%(393)
Other7.6%(187)
Diversity Score76.1%(1,880)
76
+5%vs 2021
vs 72 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

82.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 98.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
79.3%
+6.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−11%vs 2021
vs 13.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
11.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−11.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
53.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
45.6%
+2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

40.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.6% in 2021
59.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.4% in 2021
14.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
9.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vassar College, New York?

Vassar College, New York has about 2,472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vassar College, New York earns about $102,462 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 $248,400, and the typical rent is about $1,122 a month.

How educated are people in Vassar College, New York?

About 82.1% 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 0.0% 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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