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Wappingers Falls

New York · 6,103 residents · 1.121 sq mi
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Wappingers Falls has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,006. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,400. Households here earn about 27% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,103
+24%since 2000
from 4,929 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,444 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 4,397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+16%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Wappingers Falls
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,006
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,123 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,721
+45%since 2000
from $20,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,241
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
68.2% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+48%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(3,664)
Black5.7%(280)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(742)
Asian3%(149)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.7%(2,451)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(3,257)
Black9.7%(589)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(1,630)
Asian5.2%(318)
Other3%(185)
Diversity Score76.9%(4,695)
Diversity Score
77
+55%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wappingers Falls, New York?

Wappingers Falls, New York has about 6,103 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wappingers Falls, New York earns about $52,006 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 $244,400, and the typical rent is about $1,241 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 13.2% 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 1,498 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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