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West Haverstraw

New York · 10,678 residents · 1.518 sq mi
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West Haverstraw has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,303. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $265,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
10,678
+4%since 2000
from 10,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.5
+7%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202411K
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.5%(589)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(684)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(744)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.4%(786)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.8%(726)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.8%(1,471)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.8%(1,370)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.5%(1,438)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.9%(1,377)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.9%(847)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.1%(443)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(203)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,303
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,420 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,980
+46%since 2000
from $19,879 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,498
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $832 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
42.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−30%since 2009
from 5.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.2%(2,580)
Black18.2%(1,942)
Hispanic / Latino50.1%(5,355)
Asian4.9%(523)
Other5.8%(614)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican15.8%(1,618)
Puerto Rican13.9%(1,424)
Salvadoran4.1%(424)
Ecuadorian4%(406)
Guatemalan3.9%(402)
Mexican3.9%(398)
Colombian1.4%(142)
Nicaraguan0.8%(80)
Argentine0.3%(35)
Spaniard0.2%(23)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.7%(281)
Pakistani1.7%(174)
Filipino0.6%(60)
Chinese0.2%(22)
Vietnamese0.2%(22)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish12.5%(1,278)
Italian9.7%(991)
West Indian8.1%(824)
Haitian6.2%(631)
German4.2%(431)
French1.6%(159)
English1.4%(145)
Polish1.4%(142)
Jamaican1.1%(109)
American0.9%(95)
Slovak0.5%(54)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.4%(43)
Russian0.4%(39)
Scottish0.3%(29)
Dutch0.2%(24)
Romanian0.2%(24)
Israeli0.1%(15)
Greek0.1%(10)
Guyanese0.1%(10)
Ukrainian0.1%(8)
Egyptian0.1%(6)
Czech0%(4)
RANKED:Largest Dominican population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
31.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.7%(1,581)
Married49.7%(1,981)
Widowed2.6%(103)
Divorced8.1%(321)
Women 15+
Never married35.3%(1,482)
Married43.9%(1,843)
Widowed12.3%(517)
Divorced8.5%(357)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Haverstraw, New York?

West Haverstraw, New York has about 10,678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Haverstraw, New York earns about $69,303 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 $265,800, and the typical rent is about $1,498 a month.

How educated are people in West Haverstraw, New York?

About 20.6% 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 11.0% 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 1,495 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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