Peekskill, NY

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2024 Population

25,625

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

41.8

2.2% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

11.9%

19.1% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$85,954

5.59% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$395,600

4.99% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

13,577

0.948% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Peekskill, 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.

82.5% of the residents in Peekskill, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Peekskill, NY are Empire Beauty School-Peekskill (30 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Peekskill, NY was $395,600, and the homeownership rate was 59.4%.

Most people in Peekskill, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 37.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Peekskill, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Peekskill, NY is home to a population of 25.6k people, from which 82.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 29.9% of Peekskill, NY residents were born outside of the country (7.66k people).

In 2024, there were 1.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.04k people) in Peekskill, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.42k Other (Hispanic) and 3.43k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

82.5%

2024 Citizenship

85.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 82.5% of Peekskill, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Peekskill, NY was 85.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Peekskill, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.04k ± 1.1k
Other (Hispanic)
7.42k ± 1.39k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.43k ± 775

45.7%

Hispanic Population

11.7k people

45.7% of the people in Peekskill, NY are hispanic (11.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Peekskill, 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
492,198 ± 17,010 people
China
414,597 ± 15,642 people
Jamaica
229,554 ± 11,695 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 492,198 New York residents, followed by China with 414,597 and Jamaica with 229,554.

Foreign-Born Population

29.9%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

7.66k people

27.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.92k people

As of 2024, 29.9% of Peekskill, NY residents (7.66k 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 Peekskill, NY was 27.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
254 ± 116
Gulf War (2001-)
158 ± 132
Korea
50 ± 62

Peekskill, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Peekskill, NY.

Health

91.4% of the population of Peekskill, NY has health coverage, with 42.7% on employee plans, 25% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.96% 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, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.4% under 18 years, 24.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.62%

Uninsured

42.7%

Employer Coverage

25%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.96%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Peekskill, NY grew by 65.1% from 5.22% to 8.62%.

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

Economy

The economy of Peekskill, NY employs 13.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Peekskill, NY were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,577 people), Construction (1,709 people), and Retail Trade (1,604 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($108,920), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($102,594), and Public Administration ($93,947).

Employment

Occupations

13.6k

2024 Value

± 1,337

−0.948%

1 Year decline

± 13.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Peekskill, NY declined at a rate of −0.948%, from 13.7k employees to 13.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Peekskill, NY, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,547 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,325 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,309 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Peekskill, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

13.6k

2024 Value

± 1,337

−0.948%

1 Year decline

± 13.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Peekskill, NY declined at a rate of −0.948%, from 13.7k employees to 13.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Peekskill, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,577 people), Construction (1,709 people), and Retail Trade (1,604 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Peekskill, NY, though some of these residents may live in Peekskill, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,904

Median earning men ± $5,364

$48,497

Median earning women ± $8,780

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($93,487), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,548), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($87,439).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($110,640), Public Administration ($95,407), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($89,592).

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.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Peekskill, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.565%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Peekskill, NY awarded 30 degrees. The student population of Peekskill, NY in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 46 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Peekskill, NY are Hispanic or Latino (13 and 43.3%), White (11 and 36.7%), Two or More Races (3 and 10%), and Unknown (2 and 6.67%).

The largest universities in Peekskill, NY by number of degrees awarded are Empire Beauty School-Peekskill (30 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Peekskill, NY are General Cosmetology (30 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 49 students enrolled in Peekskill, NY, 6.12% men and 93.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 22 records, of which 90.9% were women and 9.09% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

30 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Peekskill, NY was General Cosmetology with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Peekskill, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Empire Beauty School-Peekskill

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

30 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Empire Beauty School-Peekskill with 30 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Peekskill, NY, which is 0.0345 times less than the 29 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 13 degrees mean that there were 1.18 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 11 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Peekskill, NY was $395,600 in 2024, which is 1.19 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $376,800 to $395,600, a 4.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Peekskill, NY is 59.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Peekskill, NY have an average commute time of 37.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Peekskill, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$395,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$30,320

$6,406

Median Property Taxes

±$693

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 Peekskill, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

59.4%

Homeownership

2024

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 59.4% of the housing units in Peekskill, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.4%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$85,954

Median Household Income

± $5,129

10.8k

Number of Households

± 1,086

In 2024, the median household income of the 10.8k households in Peekskill, NY declined from $85,954 from the previous year's value of $91,042.

The following chart displays the households in Peekskill, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.492

2024 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2023 Wage GINI in New York

In 2024, the income inequality in New York was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (61.4%)
Carpooled (14.4%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)

In 2024, 61.4% of workers in Peekskill, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.4%) and those who worked at home (10.4%).

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

37.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Peekskill, NY have a longer commute time (37.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 9.37% of the workforce in Peekskill, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Peekskill, NY (3.02k out of 25.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Peekskill, NY is Hispanic, followed by White 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.