NEIGHBORHOOD
Inwood
New York · New York · 36,850 residents · 0.517 sq mi
The short version
Inwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,335. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $581,010. Despite a median home value of $581,010, the poverty rate sits 31% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Inwood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
10% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
36,850
Population density
71,277 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,335
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$45,287
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
Other services5.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Retail trade3.4%
Public administration3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$581,010
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,611
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.8%
90.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(6,590)
Black6.2%(2,274)
Hispanic / Latino69.7%(25,671)
Asian2.6%(959)
Other3.7%(1,356)
Diversity Score59.6%(21,966)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(6,590)
Black6.2%(2,274)
Hispanic / Latino69.7%(25,671)
Asian2.6%(959)
Other3.7%(1,356)
Diversity Score59.6%(21,966)
Diversity Score
60
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
59.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
71.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
41.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
62.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Inwood, New York, New York?
Inwood, New York, New York has about 36,850 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Inwood, New York, New York?
The typical household in Inwood, New York, New York earns about $66,335 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Inwood, New York, New York expensive?
In Inwood, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $581,010, and the typical rent is about $1,611 a month.
How educated are people in Inwood, New York, New York?
About 36.6% of adults age 25 and over in Inwood, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Inwood, New York, New York?
About 16.3% of people in Inwood, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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