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.

Ardsley, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,998

Median Agei

42.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.2%2,860

Asian

22.9%1,146

Two or More

10.9%544

Hispanic/Latino

6.8%339

Black

1.5%76

Other

0.7%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.4%13

High School Diploma

9.1%298

Some College (<1 yr)

0.3%11

Some College (1+ yr)

4.4%143

Associate's Degree

4.4%145

Bachelor's Degree

31.3%1,024

Master's Degree

29.9%979

Professional Degree

14.2%464

Doctorate

3.4%111

HS or Higher

97.3%

BA or Higher

78.7%

Graduate+

47.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$829,900

Median Renti

$3,501

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81%1,317

Renter-Occupied

19%309

Total Units

1,728

Homeownership

81%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.1%1

$300K–$500K

4.4%58

$500K–$1M

72.3%952

$1M+

23.2%306

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

268

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%16

2010–2019

15.3%265

2000–2009

4.3%75

1990–1999

7.1%123

1980–1989

3.5%60

1970–1979

2.7%46

1960–1969

8.4%146

1950–1959

41.4%715

1940–1949

5.2%89

1939 or earlier

11.2%193

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74%1,204

Fuel Oil

12.7%207

Electricity

8.7%141

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%43

Solar

1.3%21

No Fuel

0.6%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$243,000

Mean Household Incomei

$310,700

Per Capita Incomei

$103,097

Poverty Ratei

4.4%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

2,567

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%40

$10K–$15K

0.8%13

$20K–$25K

1.7%27

$25K–$30K

4.3%70

$35K–$40K

1.2%20

$50K–$60K

0.8%13

$60K–$75K

2%33

$75K–$100K

4.9%79

$100K–$125K

3%48

$125K–$150K

3.3%54

$150K–$200K

18%292

$200K+

57.6%937

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,24224.8%

By Region

Top Countries

India

257

Korea

136

China

116

Mexico

Germany

United Kingdom

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,399

Avg. Commutei

36.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,420

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

115(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.6%Insured

0.4%Uninsured