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Washingtonville

New York · 5,640 residents (2025 est.) · 2.538 sq mi
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Washingtonville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $355,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,707
−2%since 2000
from 5,851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,249 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+17%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,640 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Washingtonville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,313
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,568 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,861
+91%since 2000
from $24,036 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+29%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,351
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $745 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+52%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(4,727)
Black5.1%(298)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(660)
Asian1.4%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score39%(2,280)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(3,075)
Black8.4%(481)
Hispanic / Latino32%(1,825)
Asian1.4%(78)
Other4.3%(248)
Diversity Score74.8%(4,268)
Diversity Score
75
+92%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+15%since 2000
from 33.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 78.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 78.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 13.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washingtonville, New York?

Washingtonville, New York has about 5,707 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washingtonville, New York earns about $95,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washingtonville, New York expensive?

In Washingtonville, New York, the median home is worth about $355,700, and the typical rent is about $1,351 a month.

How educated are people in Washingtonville, New York?

About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in Washingtonville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washingtonville, New York?

About 8.2% of people in Washingtonville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washingtonville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Washingtonville, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 801 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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