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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Yorktown Heights

New York · 7,972 residents · 0.919 sq mi
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Yorktown Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,648. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $263,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 104% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,972
+4%since 1990
from 7,690 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,675 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 8,368 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.1
+6%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7273K5K7K9K1990201020202024Yorktown Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,648
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,651 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,349
+47%since 1990
from $21,983 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $345 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 84.5% in 1990
15.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−18%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(7,125)
Black3.5%(267)
Hispanic / Latino3%(233)
Asian3.4%(265)
Diversity Score23.5%(1,809)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(6,890)
Black2.2%(178)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(446)
Asian4.7%(373)
Diversity Score28.9%(2,301)
Diversity Score
29
+23%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.3%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 35.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.6%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 87.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
−4%since 1990
from 29.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yorktown Heights, New York?

Yorktown Heights, New York has about 7,972 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Yorktown Heights, New York earns about $88,648 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 $263,400, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Yorktown Heights, New York?

About 44.3% 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 3.2% of people in Yorktown Heights, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yorktown Heights, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Yorktown Heights, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 282 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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