Dobbs Ferry, NY

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2023 Population

11,397

0.297% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

40.2

3.08% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.07%

11.5% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$167,927

16.6% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$719,300

0.672% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

5,947

1.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Dobbs Ferry, NY had a population of 11.4k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $167,927. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Dobbs Ferry, NY declined from 11,431 to 11,397, a −0.297% decrease and its median household income grew from $144,000 to $167,927, a 16.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dobbs Ferry, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.4%), Other (Hispanic) (5.76%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.1%), and White (Hispanic) (3.12%).

None of the households in Dobbs Ferry, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.7% of the residents in Dobbs Ferry, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dobbs Ferry, NY are Mercy College (2,401 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Dobbs Ferry, NY was $719,300, and the homeownership rate was 62.3%.

Most people in Dobbs Ferry, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Dobbs Ferry, NY was 2 cars per household.

United States New York Westchester County, NY New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Westchester County (Central) PUMA, NY

Population & Diversity

Dobbs Ferry, NY is home to a population of 11.4k people, from which 93.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 20.6% of Dobbs Ferry, NY residents were born outside of the country (2.35k people).

In 2023, there were 6.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.82k people) in Dobbs Ferry, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.18k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 656 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.7%

2023 Citizenship

91.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.7% of Dobbs Ferry, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Dobbs Ferry, NY was 91.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dobbs Ferry, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dobbs Ferry, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.82k ± 643
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.18k ± 397
Other (Hispanic)
656 ± 413

12.2%

Hispanic Population

1.39k people

12.2% of the people in Dobbs Ferry, NY are hispanic (1.39k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dobbs Ferry, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
505,872 ± 17,239 people
China
415,960 ± 15,668 people
Jamaica
230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

Foreign-Born Population

20.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.35k people

23.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.65k people

As of 2023, 20.6% of Dobbs Ferry, NY residents (2.35k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dobbs Ferry, NY was 23.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dobbs Ferry, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Korea
35 ± 51
World War II
15 ± 12
Gulf War (2001-)
14 ± 36

Dobbs Ferry, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dobbs Ferry, NY employs 5.95k people. The largest industries in Dobbs Ferry, NY are Educational Services (1,029 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (804 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (706 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($250,001), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($210,556), and Public Administration ($125,038).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

5.95k

2023 Value

± 621

1.24%

1 Year growth

± 14.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dobbs Ferry, NY grew at a rate of 1.24%, from 5.87k employees to 5.95k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dobbs Ferry, NY, are Management Occupations (1,008 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (630 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (524 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dobbs Ferry, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.95k

2023 Value

± 621

1.24%

1 Year growth

± 14.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dobbs Ferry, NY grew at a rate of 1.24%, from 5.87k employees to 5.95k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dobbs Ferry, NY, are Educational Services (1,029 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (804 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (706 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dobbs Ferry, NY, though some of these residents may live in Dobbs Ferry, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$107,350

Median earning men ± $30,117

$62,332

Median earning women ± $19,273

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($250,001), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($212,946), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($211,111).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($117,639), Retail Trade ($115,543), and Information ($106,909).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Education

In 2022, universities in Dobbs Ferry, NY awarded 2,401 degrees. The student population of Dobbs Ferry, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,425 male students and 6,190 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dobbs Ferry, NY are Hispanic or Latino (792 and 33.6%), followed by White (647 and 27.4%), Black or African American (595 and 25.2%), and Unknown (153 and 6.49%).

The largest universities in Dobbs Ferry, NY by number of degrees awarded are Mercy College (2,401 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dobbs Ferry, NY are Registered Nursing (330 and 13.7%), General Business Administration & Management (312 and 13%), and General Psychology (162 and 6.75%).

The median tuition cost in Dobbs Ferry, NY for private four year colleges is $20,518.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Dobbs Ferry, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 8,615 (28.1% men and 71.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 8,615 students enrolled in Dobbs Ferry, NY, 28.1% men and 71.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,537 records, of which 73.9% were women and 26.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
174 degrees awarded
General Psychology
144 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
330 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dobbs Ferry, NY was General Business Administration & Management with 174 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Dobbs Ferry, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Mercy College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,401 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mercy College with 2,401 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 629 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dobbs Ferry, NY, which is 0.355 times less than the 1,772 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 792 degrees mean that there were 1.22 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 647 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,518) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($840) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,676) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dobbs Ferry, NY was $719,300 in 2023, which is 2.37 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $714,500 to $719,300, a 0.672% increase. The homeownership rate in Dobbs Ferry, NY is 62.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Dobbs Ferry, NY have an average commute time of 34.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dobbs Ferry, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$719,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$74,887

$2,401

Median Property Taxes

±$324

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dobbs Ferry, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dobbs Ferry, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.3%

Homeownership

2023

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.3% of the housing units in Dobbs Ferry, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dobbs Ferry, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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The following map shows all of the places in Dobbs Ferry, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$167,927

Median Household Income

± $10,230

3.85k

Number of Households

± 444

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.85k households in Dobbs Ferry, NY grew to $167,927 from the previous year's value of $144,000.

The following chart displays the households in Dobbs Ferry, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dobbs Ferry, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (46.6%)
Worked At Home (22.8%)
Public Transit (17.2%)

In 2023, 46.6% of workers in Dobbs Ferry, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.8%) and those who used public transit to get to work (17.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dobbs Ferry, NY have a longer commute time (34.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.93% of the workforce in Dobbs Ferry, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dobbs Ferry, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dobbs Ferry, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dobbs Ferry, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.07% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dobbs Ferry, NY (648 out of 10.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dobbs Ferry, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.6% of the population of Dobbs Ferry, NY has health coverage, with 62.4% on employee plans, 8.56% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 0.292% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Westchester County, NY see 721 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.414% decrease from the previous year (724 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 927 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 232 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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721 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Westchester County, NY

Primary care physicians in Westchester County, NY see an average of 721 patients per year. This represents a 0.414% decrease from the previous year (724 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Westchester County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.7% were men and 48.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.36%

Uninsured

62.4%

Employer Coverage

8.56%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

0.292%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dobbs Ferry, NY declined by 1.04% from 3.4% to 3.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dobbs Ferry, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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