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.

Port Jervis, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,652

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.2%5,037

Hispanic/Latino

22.3%1,927

Black

7.6%654

Two or More

6.7%582

Asian

4.3%370

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%57

Other

0.3%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%421

High School Diploma

36.7%2,146

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%270

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%784

Associate's Degree

9.6%561

Bachelor's Degree

10.3%601

Master's Degree

4.8%282

Professional Degree

0.7%39

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

15.8%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$236,700

Median Renti

$1,260

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.6%1,813

Renter-Occupied

49.4%1,773

Total Units

3,927

Homeownership

50.6%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%56

$50K–$100K

1.8%32

$100K–$150K

12.2%221

$150K–$200K

19.6%355

$200K–$300K

33%599

$300K–$500K

21.7%394

$500K–$1M

7.7%140

$1M+

0.9%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

214

$1,000–$1,250

523

$1,250–$1,500

152

$1,500–$2,000

378

$2,000+

317

Year Built

2010–2019

0.2%8

2000–2009

7.2%284

1990–1999

3.5%137

1980–1989

4.4%173

1970–1979

10.5%411

1960–1969

1.6%62

1950–1959

9.5%372

1940–1949

4.8%190

1939 or earlier

58.3%2,290

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.3%2,986

Electricity

11.3%405

Fuel Oil

2.1%77

No Fuel

1.4%51

Coal

0.8%30

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%24

Other

0.4%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,917

Mean Household Incomei

$64,388

Per Capita Incomei

$27,833

Poverty Ratei

22%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

3,766

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.8%314

$10K–$15K

11.5%411

$15K–$20K

2.5%89

$20K–$25K

6.9%248

$25K–$30K

4.7%169

$30K–$35K

2.2%78

$35K–$40K

8.6%309

$40K–$45K

4.1%146

$45K–$50K

1.8%64

$50K–$60K

5%181

$60K–$75K

8.3%299

$75K–$100K

12%429

$100K–$125K

9%323

$125K–$150K

6.9%246

$150K–$200K

4.8%172

$200K+

3%108

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

633

Residentsi

828

Avg. Tenant Renti

$522/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing75 homes97% occupied$584/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers25 homes87% occupied$489/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 850 homes99% occupied$446/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,917/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

74.5%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

19.2%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

5.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

59.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

24.8% of subsidized households are minority

25.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

82.7% 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

1,08812.6%

By Region

Top Countries

China

108

Mexico

Philippines

Germany

India

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,488

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,517

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

427(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured