Population 47,716 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newburgh
Household size in Newburgh
| Period | Newburgh | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.92 | 2.87 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.00 | 2.92 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.88 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.85 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Newburgh average 2.78 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. The Poughkeepsie area as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.92 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Newburgh
| Period | Newburgh | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 38.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 40.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Newburgh are younger than 38.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.2, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the northwest.
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 Newburgh
| Period | Newburgh | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 10.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 9.9% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Newburgh: 20.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher 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 Newburgh
Renters in Newburgh
| Period | Newburgh | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4% | 29.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.4% | 30.5% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.5% | 32.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.2% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +2.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Newburgh than nationally: 49.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About four in ten owners (40.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 28 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 Newburgh
| Period | Newburgh | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 11.2% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Newburgh as nationally: 11.0%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Poughkeepsie area overall (8.0%). Vacancy has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Newburgh
| Period | Newburgh | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1968 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1970 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1971 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1974 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Newburgh is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Newburgh
| Period | Newburgh | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,027 | $1,135 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,208 | $1,260 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,288 | $1,393 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,736 | $1,742 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$709 | +$607 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Newburgh costs $1,736 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $709 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Newburgh
Bachelor's degrees in Newburgh
| Period | Newburgh | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 29.4% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 30.3% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 32.1% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 35.1% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Newburgh: 24.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 Newburgh
| Period | Newburgh | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.4% | 86.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.1% | 87.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.8% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.4% | 90.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Newburgh never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 39 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people 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 Newburgh
| Period | Newburgh | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 8.6% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.3% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Newburgh is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Poughkeepsie area overall (5.3%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Newburgh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh | 2.78 | 38.8 | 20.9% | 49.2% | 11.0% | 1959 | $1,736 | 24.0% | 84.4% | 6.0% |
| Orange Lake | 2.55 | 47.1 | 10.1% | 15.4% | 4.0% | 1982 | $2,490 | 39.2% | 92.9% | 3.6% |
| Beacon | 2.14 | 42.4 | 7.6% | 41.4% | 5.4% | 1962 | $1,821 | 49.6% | 93.5% | 7.5% |
| East Coldenham | 2.70 | 33.6 | 6.9% | 5.0% | 26.6% | 2005 | $2,093 | 74.4% | 100.0% | 3.9% |
| New Windsor | 2.52 | 45.0 | 7.8% | 27.8% | 5.9% | 1979 | $1,546 | 37.4% | 90.0% | 8.3% |
| Cornwall On Hudson | 2.39 | 46.2 | 5.2% | 35.7% | 7.2% | 1959 | $1,608 | 54.8% | 97.6% | 5.7% |
| Cornwall | 2.65 | 38.0 | 10.9% | 30.3% | 7.6% | 1962 | $1,880 | 45.9% | 94.3% | 2.7% |
| Coldenham | 2.66 | 43.5 | 11.5% | 3.2% | 24.0% | 1959 | $1,709 | 15.5% | 87.0% | 13.7% |
| St. Andrew | 2.98 | 40.4 | 5.3% | 10.0% | 5.1% | 1988 | $1,782 | 33.5% | 94.3% | 1.6% |
| Marlboro | 2.67 | 43.0 | 12.3% | 27.9% | 10.5% | 1979 | $1,776 | 44.4% | 93.6% | 2.9% |
| Rock Tavern | 3.09 | 43.7 | 5.8% | 6.2% | 9.2% | 1983 | $1,663 | 39.0% | 92.8% | 4.8% |
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 Newburgh. 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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