NEIGHBORHOOD
Woodhaven
New York · New York · 39,914 residents · 0.854 sq mi
The short version
Woodhaven is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,518. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $724,926. These figures are approximated by combining the 13 census tracts that make up Woodhaven; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
39,914
Population density
46,738 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,518
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$36,186
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.3%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
Information8.4%
Wholesale trade7.8%
Other services6.6%
Public administration3.4%
Retail trade2.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$724,926
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,972
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(5,300)
Black4.5%(1,781)
Hispanic / Latino56.6%(22,584)
Asian20.4%(8,125)
Other5.3%(2,124)
Diversity Score77%(30,732)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(5,300)
Black4.5%(1,781)
Hispanic / Latino56.6%(22,584)
Asian20.4%(8,125)
Other5.3%(2,124)
Diversity Score77%(30,732)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
47.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
53.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Foreign born
52.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
29.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
46.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Woodhaven, New York, New York?
Woodhaven, New York, New York has about 39,914 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Woodhaven, New York, New York?
The typical household in Woodhaven, New York, New York earns about $93,518 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Woodhaven, New York, New York expensive?
In Woodhaven, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $724,926, and the typical rent is about $1,972 a month.
How educated are people in Woodhaven, New York, New York?
About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Woodhaven, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Woodhaven, New York, New York?
About 10.7% of people in Woodhaven, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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