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Kiryas Joel Metro

Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY · 2 counties · 718,377 residents (2025 est.) · 1,607.68 sq mi
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#37Highest median household incomeof 925$98,151
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Kiryas Joel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,151. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $393,273. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
704,836
+13%since 2000
from 621,517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
438 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+10%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:718,377 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
553K595K636K677K719K1990201020202024Kiryas Joel
2024705K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,151
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,521 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,550
+110%since 2000
from $22,653 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+10%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$393,273
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,692 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,639
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $711 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+44%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(489,673)
Black8.1%(50,626)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(57,798)
Asian1.9%(12,044)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.5%(263,876)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(432,581)
Black9.9%(70,006)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(143,241)
Asian3.1%(21,557)
Other5.3%(37,451)
Diversity Score71.1%(500,793)
Segregation Score32.7%(230,296)
Diversity Score
71
+67%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
−5%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 79.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 79.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 11.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

Kiryas JoelCENTRAL47,147PoughkeepsieCENTRAL32,499NewburghCENTRAL28,059WoodburyCENTRAL11,571
What's inside

2 component counties

Orange CountyCENTRAL417,669Dutchess CountyCENTRAL300,708
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY?

Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY has about 704,836 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY?

The typical household in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY earns about $98,151 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY expensive?

In Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, the median home is worth about $393,273, and the typical rent is about $1,639 a month.

How educated are people in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY?

About 36.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY?

About 10.9% of people in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY grown since 1990?

Yes, Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 137,727 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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