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Washingtonville

New York · 5,657 residents · 2.538 sq mi
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Washingtonville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $86,116. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $258,600. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% 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
5,657
−3%since 2000
from 5,851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,229 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+24%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Washingtonville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,116
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,568 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,445
+56%since 2000
from $24,036 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$962
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $745 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+22%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(3,272)
Black10%(565)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(1,466)
Asian2.3%(128)
Other1.9%(109)
Diversity Score71.2%(4,030)
Diversity Score
71
+83%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 33.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washingtonville, New York?

Washingtonville, New York has about 5,657 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washingtonville, New York earns about $86,116 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 $258,600, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.

How educated are people in Washingtonville, New York?

About 35.4% 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 3.5% 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 751 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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