Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rhinebeck, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,650

Median Agei

53.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.7%2,139

Hispanic/Latino

8.1%215

Two or More

4.7%125

Black

3.2%84

Asian

1.9%51

Other

1.2%31

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.8%17

High School Diploma

11.2%249

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%195

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%238

Associate's Degree

15%333

Bachelor's Degree

19.6%435

Master's Degree

19.9%441

Professional Degree

7.5%167

Doctorate

3.2%72

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

50.2%

Graduate+

30.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$492,600

Median Renti

$1,655

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.4%817

Renter-Occupied

45.6%686

Total Units

1,635

Homeownership

54.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%10

$100K–$150K

5.6%46

$200K–$300K

4.8%39

$300K–$500K

40.6%332

$500K–$1M

43.3%354

$1M+

4.4%36

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

121

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

323

$2,000+

120

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%46

2010–2019

5.4%88

2000–2009

1.8%29

1990–1999

5.7%94

1980–1989

6.9%113

1970–1979

19.4%318

1960–1969

13.9%228

1950–1959

9.7%159

1940–1949

9.8%160

1939 or earlier

24.5%400

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

51.4%772

Electricity

26.9%404

Bottled/LP Gas

12.2%184

Utility Gas

9%135

No Fuel

0.5%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,496

Mean Household Incomei

$106,226

Per Capita Incomei

$61,425

Poverty Ratei

3.4%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

1,375

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%22

$10K–$15K

3.7%55

$15K–$20K

2.8%42

$20K–$25K

1.5%23

$25K–$30K

6.7%101

$30K–$35K

5.4%81

$35K–$40K

2%30

$40K–$45K

4.2%63

$45K–$50K

3.7%56

$50K–$60K

10.2%153

$60K–$75K

12%180

$75K–$100K

14.8%223

$100K–$125K

8.1%121

$125K–$150K

8.4%126

$150K–$200K

3.6%54

$200K+

11.5%173

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$472/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 873 homes98% occupied$472/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,496/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

75%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

24%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

40% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

85% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1415.3%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Germany

Canada

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,275

Avg. Commutei

27.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,333

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

168(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured