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Wallkill

New York · 2,288 residents · 3.067 sq mi
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Wallkill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,170. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,288
+7%since 2000
from 2,143 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
746 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+11%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wallkill
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,170
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,604 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,162
+57%since 2000
from $19,258 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,100
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,056
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $651 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,965)
Black2.1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(89)
Asian1%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(371)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,995)
Black2.2%(50)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(192)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other1.3%(30)
Diversity Score28.7%(656)
Diversity Score
29
+65%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wallkill, New York?

Wallkill, New York has about 2,288 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wallkill, New York earns about $72,170 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 $257,100, and the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.

How educated are people in Wallkill, New York?

About 20.4% 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 4.8% of people in Wallkill, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wallkill, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Wallkill, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 131 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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