NEIGHBORHOOD
Woodhaven
New York · New York · 39,914 residents · 0.85 sq mi
The short version
Woodhaven is home to 39,914 people in New York. 52% of people here were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 47 minutes. Median home value sits at $724,926. Density works out to 46,738 people per square mile. Owners hold 54% of the housing stock. 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
Land area
0.85 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
3.42 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
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 Score
77
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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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