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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Yorktown Heights

New York · 7,690 residents · 0.919 sq mi
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Yorktown Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,651. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $226,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 90% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,690
−4%vs 2000
vs 7,972 in 2000
1990 – 2024
8,368 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 8,675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7273K5K7K9K1990201020202024Yorktown Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,651
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,648 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,983
−32%vs 2000
vs $32,349 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$226,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $263,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$345
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $575 in 2000
US average: $450
84.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
15.5% rent
3.6
+22%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(6,890)
Black2.2%(178)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(446)
Asian4.7%(373)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.9%(2,301)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(7,125)
Black3.5%(267)
Hispanic / Latino3%(233)
Asian3.4%(265)
Other0.4%(33)
Diversity Score23.5%(1,809)
24
−19%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.6%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.5%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
19.6%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.0 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yorktown Heights, New York?

Yorktown Heights, New York has about 7,690 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Yorktown Heights, New York?

The typical household in Yorktown Heights, New York earns about $62,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yorktown Heights, New York expensive?

In Yorktown Heights, New York, the median home is worth about $226,700, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Yorktown Heights, New York?

About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in Yorktown Heights, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yorktown Heights, New York?

About 3.4% of people in Yorktown Heights, 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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