Wappingers Falls, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,639
Unemployment
8.4%
Poverty
13.2%
Median Home
$244,400
Median Income
$52,006
Median Rent
$1,241
Wappingers Falls SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8.5
Education
5
Commute
6
Wappingers Falls, NY Cost Of Living
121
Wappingers Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
Wappingers Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Wappingers Falls | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 121 | 144 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 114 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 129 | 99 | 100 | |
Wappingers Falls, NY Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Case | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Case | GFDL
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Case | GFDL
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL
Rankings for Wappingers Falls in New York
Map Of Wappingers Falls, NY
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Population over time in Wappingers Falls
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,639 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 5,663 | 4.6% |
| 2018 | 5,416 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 5,429 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 5,424 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 5,377 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 5,301 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 5,352 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 5,504 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 5,475 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wappingers Falls
| Race | Wappingers Falls | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.3% | 55.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 8.2% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 8.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 22.8% | 19.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Wappingers Falls
| Gender | Wappingers Falls | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wappingers Falls for adults over 25
| Education | Wappingers Falls | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wappingers Falls, New York
| Income | Wappingers Falls | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.9% | 7.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.4% | 10.4% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 15.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.3% | 16.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 8.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | 11.5% | 8.3% |
