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West Hurley

New York · 1,917 residents · 3.787 sq mi
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West Hurley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,357. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,900. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,917
−9%since 2000
from 2,105 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
506 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 556 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.0
+17%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024West Hurley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,357
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,839
+46%since 2000
from $27,992 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$974
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $635 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,970)
Black1.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(44)
Asian1.8%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(268)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,669)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(82)
Asian2.3%(45)
Other2.1%(41)
Diversity Score23.8%(455)
Diversity Score
24
+86%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
−5%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.4%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hurley, New York?

West Hurley, New York has about 1,917 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Hurley, New York earns about $95,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Hurley, New York expensive?

In West Hurley, New York, the median home is worth about $245,900, and the typical rent is about $974 a month.

How educated are people in West Hurley, New York?

About 47.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Hurley, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.3% of people in West Hurley, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Hurley, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Hurley, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 299 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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