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Wurtsboro

New York · 1,124 residents · 1.249 sq mi
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Wurtsboro has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,670. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,400. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,124
−9%since 2000
from 1,234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
900 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.1
+47%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8429571K1K1K1990201020202024Wurtsboro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,670
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,507
+149%since 2000
from $16,698 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
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
$174,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$948
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $755 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
40.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+3%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,123)
Black1.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(57)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.7%(206)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(827)
Black3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(161)
Asian2%(23)
Other3.6%(40)
Diversity Score49.3%(554)
Diversity Score
49
+196%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wurtsboro, New York?

Wurtsboro, New York has about 1,124 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wurtsboro, New York earns about $70,670 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wurtsboro, New York expensive?

In Wurtsboro, New York, the median home is worth about $174,400, and the typical rent is about $948 a month.

How educated are people in Wurtsboro, New York?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wurtsboro, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wurtsboro, New York?

About 8.3% of people in Wurtsboro, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wurtsboro, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Wurtsboro, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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