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.

Highland Falls, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,683

Median Agei

43.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.1%2,141

Hispanic/Latino

23.8%875

Black

10.2%375

Two or More

4.3%159

Asian

2.5%92

Other

1.1%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.1%254

High School Diploma

16.8%470

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%188

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%293

Associate's Degree

8.9%250

Bachelor's Degree

16.5%462

Master's Degree

20.5%574

Professional Degree

2.9%82

Doctorate

3.3%92

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

43.2%

Graduate+

26.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$353,900

Median Renti

$1,643

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.9%1,004

Renter-Occupied

41.1%700

Total Units

1,846

Homeownership

58.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%32

$100K–$150K

2%20

$150K–$200K

2.8%28

$200K–$300K

24.8%249

$300K–$500K

62%622

$500K–$1M

5.3%53

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

153

$1,500–$2,000

281

$2,000+

121

Year Built

2010–2019

1.4%25

2000–2009

1%18

1990–1999

5.1%95

1980–1989

4.7%86

1970–1979

3.5%65

1960–1969

8.4%155

1950–1959

24.9%460

1940–1949

4.8%89

1939 or earlier

46.2%853

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

41.9%714

Fuel Oil

26.3%448

Electricity

21.2%362

Bottled/LP Gas

4.8%82

Wood

3.8%64

Coal

2%34

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$110,714

Mean Household Incomei

$118,999

Per Capita Incomei

$52,941

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

2,288

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%51

$10K–$15K

1.2%21

$15K–$20K

1.6%28

$20K–$25K

5.6%96

$25K–$30K

0.9%15

$35K–$40K

6.1%104

$40K–$45K

4.4%75

$45K–$50K

3.6%61

$50K–$60K

2.4%41

$60K–$75K

5.2%88

$75K–$100K

9.6%164

$100K–$125K

14.1%240

$125K–$150K

9.2%157

$150K–$200K

17.9%305

$200K+

15.1%258

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

143

Residentsi

198

Avg. Tenant Renti

$638/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers93 homes69% occupied$728/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 850 homes92% occupied$470/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $110,714/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

67.5%

Very low income$33K–$55K/yr

23.5%

Low income$55K–$89K/yr

7.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $89K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

84.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

62.8% of subsidized households are minority

20.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.7% 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

55014.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Poland

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,097

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,985

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

238(8.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured

Highland Falls, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026