Population 39,479 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kiryas Joel
Household size in Kiryas Joel
| Period | Kiryas Joel | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.47 | 2.87 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 5.74 | 2.92 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 5.88 | 2.88 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 5.15 | 2.85 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Kiryas Joel are large by national standards, averaging 5.15 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 5.47 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other New York city with 5,000+ people has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Kiryas Joel
| Period | Kiryas Joel | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 12.7 | 38.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 14.3 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 16.0 | 40.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Kiryas Joel is young: half of its residents are under 16.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward families with many children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 13.2, mirroring the country. No other New York city with 5,000+ people is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Kiryas Joel
| Period | Kiryas Joel | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 10.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 9.9% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Kiryas Joel: 4.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 28 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Kiryas Joel
Renters in Kiryas Joel
| Period | Kiryas Joel | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.0% | 29.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 62.5% | 30.5% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.8% | 32.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.8% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Kiryas Joel rent: 65.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About one in eight owners (12.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Kiryas Joel
| Period | Kiryas Joel | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 11.2% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Kiryas Joel is close to the national rate: 8.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Kiryas Joel
| Period | Kiryas Joel | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1968 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1970 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1971 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1974 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Kiryas Joel is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2006, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing. No other New York city with 5,000+ people has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Kiryas Joel
| Period | Kiryas Joel | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,142 | $1,135 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,150 | $1,260 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,292 | $1,393 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,571 | $1,742 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$429 | +$607 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Kiryas Joel costs $1,571 a month with utilities, the same as the national median. Rents here are lower than in the wider Poughkeepsie area ($1,742). Rent has climbed $429 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 49.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Kiryas Joel
Bachelor's degrees in Kiryas Joel
| Period | Kiryas Joel | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 29.4% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 30.3% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 32.1% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 35.1% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Kiryas Joel: 8.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Kiryas Joel has the lowest share of college graduates of any New York city with 5,000+ people.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Kiryas Joel
| Period | Kiryas Joel | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.4% | 86.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 62.8% | 87.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 66.1% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.9% | 90.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +20.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Kiryas Joel never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 20.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Kiryas Joel
| Period | Kiryas Joel | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.5% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 8.6% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.3% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Kiryas Joel has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Kiryas Joel compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel | 5.15 | 16.0 | 4.0% | 65.8% | 8.8% | 2006 | $1,571 | 8.0% | 74.9% | 2.2% |
| South Blooming Grove | 3.85 | 22.6 | 5.7% | 34.3% | 16.4% | 1969 | $2,509 | 22.8% | 91.9% | 13.4% |
| Monroe | 3.25 | 37.1 | 11.9% | 14.6% | 8.4% | 1977 | $2,271 | 41.2% | 90.3% | 5.0% |
| Central Valley | 3.30 | 35.9 | 6.2% | 9.0% | 10.3% | 1975 | $1,641 | 42.8% | 92.0% | 8.8% |
| Harriman | 2.85 | 40.3 | 8.5% | 30.5% | 7.4% | 1990 | $2,014 | 49.8% | 94.3% | 11.0% |
| Highland Mills | 3.60 | 34.7 | 3.3% | 18.3% | 20.0% | 1984 | $3,108 | 67.9% | 92.6% | 6.5% |
| Arden | 2.79 | 48.0 | 5.5% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 1999 | $2,130 | 57.7% | 97.5% | 25.8% |
| Greycourt | 2.38 | 46.4 | 8.0% | 19.0% | 6.4% | 1973 | $1,892 | 34.7% | 100.0% | 1.2% |
| Blooming Grove | 3.80 | 28.5 | 11.3% | 9.6% | 2.0% | 1981 | $2,343 | 28.0% | 90.2% | 6.3% |
| Chester | 2.79 | 41.4 | 7.5% | 20.7% | 9.7% | 1977 | $1,863 | 39.6% | 98.0% | 4.1% |
| Washingtonville | 3.22 | 37.1 | 11.9% | 17.2% | 5.8% | 1983 | $1,782 | 31.4% | 91.4% | 6.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Kiryas Joel. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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