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Colonial Heights

New York · Yonkers · 7,873 residents · 0.898 sq mi
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Colonial Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,297. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $507,962. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% more than the Yonkers median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Colonial Heights; 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 45.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,873
Population density
8,767 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,297
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$57,768
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$507,962
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,797
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.4%
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(3,600)
Black9.1%(713)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(2,588)
Asian5.9%(467)
Other6.4%(505)
Diversity Score83.4%(6,564)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(3,600)
Black9.1%(713)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(2,588)
Asian5.9%(467)
Other6.4%(505)
Diversity Score83.4%(6,564)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Foreign born
19.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colonial Heights, Yonkers, New York?

Colonial Heights, Yonkers, New York has about 7,873 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colonial Heights, Yonkers, New York earns about $120,297 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colonial Heights, Yonkers, New York expensive?

In Colonial Heights, Yonkers, New York, the median home is worth about $507,962, and the typical rent is about $1,797 a month.

How educated are people in Colonial Heights, Yonkers, New York?

About 50.7% of adults age 25 and over in Colonial Heights, Yonkers, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colonial Heights, Yonkers, New York?

About 17.7% of people in Colonial Heights, Yonkers, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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