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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wappingers Falls

New York · 4,929 residents · 1.121 sq mi
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The short version

Wappingers Falls has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,123. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $124,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,929
+7%since 1990
from 4,605 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,397 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 4,108 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
+4%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Wappingers Falls
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,123
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,256 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,491
+26%since 1990
from $16,261 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.3%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$124,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $120,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$686
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $616 in 1990
US average: $602
40.2%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 45.5% in 1990
59.8% rent
3.2
−7%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(4,210)
Black3.8%(176)
Hispanic / Latino7%(322)
Asian3.2%(146)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,515)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(3,664)
Black5.7%(280)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(742)
Asian3%(149)
Diversity Score49.7%(2,451)
50
+51%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 19.6 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 Wappingers Falls, New York?

Wappingers Falls, New York has about 4,929 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wappingers Falls, New York?

The typical household in Wappingers Falls, New York earns about $39,123 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wappingers Falls, New York expensive?

In Wappingers Falls, New York, the median home is worth about $124,600, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Wappingers Falls, New York?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wappingers Falls, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wappingers Falls, New York?

About 12.3% of people in Wappingers Falls, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wappingers Falls, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Wappingers Falls, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 324 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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