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Yorktown Heights

New York · 1,884 residents · 0.919 sq mi
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Yorktown Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,097. Population has fallen 76% since 2000, a loss of 6,088 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $435,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% 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
1,884
−76%since 2000
from 7,972 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,050 / sq mi
−76%since 2000
from 8,675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+5%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7273K5K7K9K1990201020202024Yorktown Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,097
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,648 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,096
+70%since 2000
from $32,349 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$435,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+98%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65%(1,224)
Black5.4%(101)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(375)
Asian5.7%(108)
Other0.9%(17)
Diversity Score62.7%(1,180)
Diversity Score
63
+117%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.2%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yorktown Heights, New York?

Yorktown Heights, New York has about 1,884 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yorktown Heights, New York earns about $74,097 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 $435,800.

How educated are people in Yorktown Heights, New York?

About 46.7% 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 8.7% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,806 residents, a change of about -76 percent over that period.

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

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