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Woodbury

New York · 11,571 residents (2025 est.) · 35.561 sq mi
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Woodbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,221. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $452,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,334
−1%since 2023
from 11,437 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
319 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 322 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−6%since 2023
from 39.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,571 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K200920202024Woodbury
202411K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,221
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $141,607 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,714
−3%since 2023
from $49,179 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+11%since 2023
from 0.372 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$452,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $417,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,868
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,976 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.1%
+23.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+26%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(6,146)
Black10.4%(1,190)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(2,843)
Asian6.6%(759)
Other4.4%(499)
Diversity Score79%(9,040)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58%(6,574)
Black12.2%(1,388)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(2,430)
Asian3.5%(399)
Other4.8%(543)
Diversity Score74.9%(8,487)
Diversity Score
75
−5%since 2023
from 79 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.9 min
−6%since 2023
from 45.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
Female
48.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
Foreign born
16.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodbury, New York?

Woodbury, New York has about 11,334 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodbury, New York earns about $121,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodbury, New York expensive?

In Woodbury, New York, the median home is worth about $452,200, and the typical rent is about $1,868 a month.

How educated are people in Woodbury, New York?

About 47.8% of adults age 25 and over in Woodbury, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodbury, New York?

About 4.6% of people in Woodbury, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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