Newburgh city, New York
City
Population: 28,649
(2023 estimate)
Located in
New York , New York
Census Bureau data for Newburgh city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Newburgh city
- What is the median household income in Newburgh city?
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The median household income in Newburgh city is $51,006 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Newburgh city?
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The poverty rate in Newburgh city is 25.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Newburgh city?
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$221,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Newburgh city?
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The median gross rent in Newburgh city is $1,363 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Newburgh city residents have a college degree?
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17.8% of adults in Newburgh city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
28,649
Median Age
31.0
Female
53.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 21.7%
Black 24.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 11.5%
Other 29.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$51,006
±$4,451
-$33,572 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$82,566
Median Family Income
$62,575
Poverty Rate
25.0%
+15.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
33.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
30.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.1%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
11,624
Owner-Occupied
35.3%
Renter-Occupied
64.7%
Vacancy Rate
11.1%
Median Home Value
$221,100
-$181,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,363
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
35.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
51.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
80.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.8%
-21.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.1%
Some College / Associate
19.4%
Less Than High School
10.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
-0.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.1%
Self-Employed
2.4%
Government Workers
10.8%
Private For-Profit
86.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.5 min
Drove Alone
55.9%
Carpool
14.4%
Public Transit
4.6%
Work from Home
9.1%
Walked
9.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
10,335
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
27.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 25.8%
Working age (18–64): 74.2%
65 and over: 12.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
22.1%
Naturalized Citizen
39.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
18.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.5%
With a Disability
16.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.8%
Has a Computer
89.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023