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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wallkill

New York · 2,143 residents · 3.067 sq mi
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Wallkill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,604. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $127,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,143
−1%since 1990
from 2,157 in 1990
1990 – 2024
699 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 703 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+4%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wallkill
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,604
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,169 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,258
+32%since 1990
from $14,638 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$127,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $127,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$651
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $603 in 1990
US average: $602
69.0%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
31.0% rent
2.7
−22%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,123)
Black1.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(35)
Asian0.5%(11)
Diversity Score7.7%(166)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,965)
Black2.1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(89)
Asian1%(21)
Diversity Score17.3%(371)
17
+125%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.1%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
−5%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wallkill, New York?

Wallkill, New York has about 2,143 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wallkill, New York earns about $47,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wallkill, New York expensive?

In Wallkill, New York, the median home is worth about $127,000, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Wallkill, New York?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wallkill, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wallkill, New York?

About 5.0% of people in Wallkill, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wallkill, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Wallkill, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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