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West Haverstraw

New York · 10,165 residents · 1.518 sq mi
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West Haverstraw is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,825. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $355,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,165
−1%since 2000
from 10,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,696 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 6,782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+2%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024West Haverstraw
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,825
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,420 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,952
+36%since 2000
from $19,879 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,352
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $832 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+46%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(5,246)
Black11.9%(1,220)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(3,127)
Asian4%(412)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.4%(7,861)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(3,693)
Black16.2%(1,644)
Hispanic / Latino40.9%(4,156)
Asian4.5%(455)
Other0.8%(78)
Diversity Score82.9%(8,430)
Diversity Score
83
+9%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
24.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Haverstraw, New York?

West Haverstraw, New York has about 10,165 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Haverstraw, New York earns about $73,825 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 $355,300, and the typical rent is about $1,352 a month.

How educated are people in West Haverstraw, New York?

About 19.0% 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 5.9% 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 982 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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