Kiryas Joel, NY

Census Place

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2024 Population
38,916
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
15.7
3.97% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
37.6%
6.49% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$50,032
15.9% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$758,800
10.6% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
9,662
13.3% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Kiryas Joel, 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.

97.8% of the residents in Kiryas Joel, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kiryas Joel, NY are Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel (403 degrees awarded in 2023) and Derech Hachaim Seminary (62 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Kiryas Joel, NY was $758,800, and the homeownership rate was 33.4%.

Most people in Kiryas Joel, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Kiryas Joel, NY was 1 car per household.

United StatesNew YorkOrange County, NYNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PAOrange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY

Population & Diversity

Kiryas Joel, NY is home to a population of 38.9k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.35% of Kiryas Joel, NY residents were born outside of the country (2.08k people).

In 2024, there were 94.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.3k people) in Kiryas Joel, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 394 Other (Hispanic) and 304 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%
2024 Citizenship
97.8%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.8% of Kiryas Joel, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Kiryas Joel, NY was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kiryas Joel, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    37.3k ± 657
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    394 ± 472
  3. White (Hispanic)
    304 ± 291
2.2%
Hispanic Population
856 people

In 2024, there were 94.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.3k people) in Kiryas Joel, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 394 Other (Hispanic) and 304 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.2% of the people in Kiryas Joel, NY are hispanic (856 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    493,200 ± 17,027 people
  2. China
    410,969 ± 15,575 people
  3. Jamaica
    234,174 ± 11,811 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 493,200 New York residents, followed by China with 410,969 and Jamaica with 234,174.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.35%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
2.08k people
5.53%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.02k people

As of 2024, 5.35% of Kiryas Joel, NY residents (2.08k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kiryas Joel, NY was 5.53%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Gulf War (2001-)
Most Common Service Period
39 ± 55

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Economy

The economy of Kiryas Joel, NY employs 9.66k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Kiryas Joel, NY were Educational Services (2,106 people), Retail Trade (1,496 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,013 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($85,357), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,813), and Information ($58,953).

Employment

Occupations

9.66k
2024 Value
± 909
13.3%
1 Year growth
± 11.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kiryas Joel, NY grew at a rate of 13.3%, from 8.53k employees to 9.66k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kiryas Joel, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,059 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,712 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,339 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kiryas Joel, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.66k
2024 Value
± 909
13.3%
1 Year growth
± 11.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kiryas Joel, NY grew at a rate of 13.3%, from 8.53k employees to 9.66k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kiryas Joel, NY, are Educational Services (2,106 people), Retail Trade (1,496 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,013 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kiryas Joel, NY, though some of these residents may live in Kiryas Joel, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$45,025
Median earning men ± $11,058
$23,095
Median earning women ± $2,032

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,563), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,911), and Construction ($58,783).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($40,278), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($34,460), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($24,603).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Kiryas Joel, NY awarded 465 degrees. The student population of Kiryas Joel, NY in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 2,729 male students and 285 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kiryas Joel, NY are White (465 and 100%).

The largest universities in Kiryas Joel, NY by number of degrees awarded are Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel (403 and 86.7%) and Derech Hachaim Seminary (62 and 13.3%).

The most popular majors in Kiryas Joel, NY are Talmudic Studies (403 and 86.7%), Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (62 and 13.3%), and Other Teaching Assistants & Aides (0 and 0%).

The median tuition cost in Kiryas Joel, NY for private four year colleges is $15,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in Kiryas Joel, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 95.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,014 (90.5% men and 9.46% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 3,014 students enrolled in Kiryas Joel, NY, 90.5% men and 9.46% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,003 records, of which 9.49% were women and 90.5% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Talmudic Studies
Most Common
403 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kiryas Joel, NY was Talmudic Studies with 403 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
    403 degrees awarded
  2. Derech Hachaim Seminary
    62 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel with 403 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 403 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kiryas Joel, NY, which is 6.5 times more than the 62 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 465 degrees mean that there were InfinityM times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 0 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Kiryas Joel, NY was $758,800 in 2024, which is 2.28 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $685,800 to $758,800, a 10.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Kiryas Joel, NY is 33.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Kiryas Joel, NY have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kiryas Joel, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$758,800
Median Property Value 2024
±$71,500
$2,507
Median Property Taxes
±$420

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Rent vs Own

33.4%
Homeownership
2024
71.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 33.4% of the housing units in Kiryas Joel, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 35%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$50,032
Median Household Income
± $7,760
7.51k
Number of Households
± 808

In 2024, the median household income of the 7.51k households in Kiryas Joel, NY grew to $50,032 from the previous year's value of $43,171.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kiryas Joel, NY is from New York.
0.493
2023 Wage GINI in New York
0.494
2022 Wage GINI in New York

In 2023, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0797% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (35.4%)
  2. Walked (24.9%)
  3. Worked At Home (14%)

In 2024, 35.4% of workers in Kiryas Joel, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (24.9%) and those who worked at home (14%).

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Commute Time

18.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kiryas Joel, NY have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.29% of the workforce in Kiryas Joel, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

37.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kiryas Joel, NY (14.5k out of 38.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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Health

98.7% of the population of Kiryas Joel, NY has health coverage, with 9.18% on employee plans, 79.9% on Medicaid, 0.979% on Medicare, 8.61% on non-group plans, and 0.0386% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 58.6% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 14.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 2.44% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.34%
Uninsured
9.18%
Employer Coverage
79.9%
Medicaid
0.979%
Medicare
8.61%
Non-Group
0.0386%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kiryas Joel, NY grew by 23.7% from 1.08% to 1.34%.

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