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Wallkill

New York · 2,166 residents · 3.067 sq mi
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Wallkill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,336. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $232,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
2,166
+1%since 2000
from 2,143 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
706 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+21%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wallkill
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,336
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,604 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,435
+74%since 2000
from $19,258 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$953
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $651 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(1,772)
Black3.6%(77)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(230)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other2.8%(60)
Diversity Score38.3%(829)
Diversity Score
38
+121%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wallkill, New York?

Wallkill, New York has about 2,166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wallkill, New York earns about $67,336 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 $232,100, and the typical rent is about $953 a month.

How educated are people in Wallkill, New York?

About 24.3% 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 4.1% 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 9 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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