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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Haverstraw

New York · 10,295 residents · 1.518 sq mi
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The short version

West Haverstraw is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,420. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $159,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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

Total population
10,295
+12%since 1990
from 9,183 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,782 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 6,049 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.2
+7%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,420
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,983 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,879
+31%since 1990
from $15,216 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.6%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $156,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $680 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.4% in 1990
41.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−20%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(7,064)
Black12.2%(1,123)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(1,819)
Asian3.2%(291)
Diversity Score68.1%(6,258)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(5,246)
Black11.9%(1,220)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(3,127)
Asian4%(412)
Diversity Score76.4%(7,861)
Diversity Score
76
+12%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+2%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Haverstraw, New York?

West Haverstraw, New York has about 10,295 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Haverstraw, New York?

The typical household in West Haverstraw, New York earns about $48,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Haverstraw, New York expensive?

In West Haverstraw, New York, the median home is worth about $159,900, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in West Haverstraw, New York?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Haverstraw, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Haverstraw, New York?

About 10.6% of people in West Haverstraw, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Haverstraw, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Haverstraw, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,112 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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