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Woodbury

New York · 11,526 residents · 35.561 sq mi
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Woodbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,775. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $343,100. Households here earn about 68% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% 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
11,526
+7%since 2019
from 10,810 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
324 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 304 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
−8%since 2019
from 40.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,775
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $130,541 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,733
Unchangedsince 2019
from $42,701 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 77.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$343,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $319,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,661
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,567 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 88.3% in 2019
17.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(7,011)
Black7.3%(784)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(2,210)
Asian6.1%(660)
Other1.3%(145)
Diversity Score66%(7,140)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(6,815)
Black7.3%(839)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(2,458)
Asian6%(692)
Other2%(227)
Diversity Score69.8%(8,047)
Diversity Score
70
+6%since 2019
from 66 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 94.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.9 min
+2%since 2019
from 40.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 74.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 70.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 42.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
Female
48.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
Foreign born
13.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodbury, New York?

Woodbury, New York has about 11,526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodbury, New York earns about $119,775 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 $343,100, and the typical rent is about $1,661 a month.

How educated are people in Woodbury, New York?

About 42.1% 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 9.0% of people in Woodbury, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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