Population 9,450 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Red Hook
Household size in Red Hook
| Period | Red Hook | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.87 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.92 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.88 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.85 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Red Hook are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.56, 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 Red Hook
| Period | Red Hook | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 38.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.5 | 40.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Red Hook skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 are older.
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 Red Hook
| Period | Red Hook | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 10.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.9% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in Red Hook, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Red Hook
Renters in Red Hook
| Period | Red Hook | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 29.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 30.5% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 32.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +2.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Red Hook is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (34.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.2 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Red Hook
| Period | Red Hook | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 11.2% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Red Hook as nationally: 9.4%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Red Hook
| Period | Red Hook | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1968 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1970 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1971 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1974 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Red Hook leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Red Hook
| Period | Red Hook | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $727 | $1,135 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,078 | $1,260 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,241 | $1,393 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,812 | $1,742 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,085 | +$607 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Red Hook costs $1,812 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,085 a month from 2006–10, a 149% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 41.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the south.
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 Red Hook
Bachelor's degrees in Red Hook
| Period | Red Hook | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0% | 29.4% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 30.3% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.3% | 32.1% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.5% | 35.1% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Red Hook is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (55.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 13.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest 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 Red Hook
| Period | Red Hook | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 86.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 87.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 90.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Red Hook: 95.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Red Hook
| Period | Red Hook | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 6.5% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.6% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 5.3% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Red Hook has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Red Hook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hook | 2.34 | 48.5 | 7.7% | 18.7% | 9.4% | 1975 | $1,812 | 55.5% | 95.5% | 3.2% |
| Annandale On Hudson | 2.51 | 20.4 | 9.9% | 44.2% | 9.3% | 1938 | $1,638 | 83.9% | 98.8% | 2.7% |
| Barrytown | 2.47 | 25.1 | 11.0% | 27.2% | 3.7% | 1943 | $2,075 | 70.9% | 97.8% | 4.5% |
| Tivoli | 2.35 | 44.7 | 7.8% | 33.7% | 16.9% | 1967 | $1,511 | 51.5% | 95.3% | 4.3% |
| Ulster Landing | 2.28 | 47.1 | 6.5% | 25.4% | 8.4% | 1969 | $1,204 | 23.8% | 94.0% | 3.5% |
| Milan | 2.12 | 50.8 | 9.6% | 17.1% | 13.9% | 1979 | $1,686 | 48.4% | 92.4% | 5.7% |
| Rhinebeck | 1.99 | 55.1 | 4.8% | 25.7% | 11.2% | 1967 | $1,645 | 51.7% | 95.5% | 5.9% |
| Jackson Corners | 2.17 | 51.2 | 7.7% | 10.5% | 15.4% | 1978 | $1,721 | 49.2% | 95.7% | 4.8% |
| Viewmonte | 2.32 | 51.1 | 9.8% | 23.3% | 15.2% | 1973 | $1,008 | 47.8% | 91.7% | 4.2% |
| Elizaville | 2.24 | 47.2 | 5.4% | 15.6% | 24.9% | 1968 | $1,540 | 36.5% | 91.7% | 9.9% |
| Wurtemburg | 2.20 | 51.8 | 4.5% | 11.7% | 12.4% | 1973 | $1,799 | 47.8% | 95.2% | 12.3% |
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 Red Hook. 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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