Village · New York
Croton-on-Hudson, New York
Croton-on-Hudson, village, in Westchester County, New York. Croton-on-Hudson had 8,282 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,327 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,202 (±22). GEOID 3619213.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,282
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,327 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,202 ±22
Median household income
$191,678
±$24,610 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$712,900
±$35,953 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,274
±$128 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Croton-on-Hudson and what county is it in?
Croton-on-Hudson is a village in Westchester County, New York. It covers 4.7 square miles of land, 1,774 residents per square mile in 2020.
Croton-on-Hudson is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Croton-on-Hudson lies entirely within the Town of Cortlandt, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Croton-on-Hudson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,282 people lived in Croton-on-Hudson on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, in line with New York (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 8,327 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,202 (±22).
| Measure | Croton-on-Hudson | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,202 ±22 | 999,677 | +47 |
| Households | 2,969 ±168 | 372,883 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.70 ±0.15 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,197 ±189 | 394,358 | no clear change |
Croton-on-Hudson's population since 2000
From 7,606 in 2000 to 8,282 in 2025: up 8.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Croton-on-Hudson as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Croton-on-Hudson?
The median resident of Croton-on-Hudson is 46.3 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.3%. 12.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Croton-on-Hudson | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 ±1.9 | 41.8 | +4.4 |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±2.8 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6% ±2.3 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±2.3 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.3% ±5.5 pts | 27.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.7% ±5.7 pts | 49.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.1% ±3.3 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.4% ±6.9 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8% ±1.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 7.6% ±2.3 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9% ±1.5 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.1% ±1.7 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 74.7% ±4.2 pts | 53.1% | +14.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 37.3% ±4.7 pts | 26.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.4% ±3.6 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Croton-on-Hudson earn?
Half of Croton-on-Hudson's 2,969 households earn less than $191,678 a year (±$24,610), against $118,976 in Westchester County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $159,990 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $31,688 after inflation. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Croton-on-Hudson | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $191,678 ±$24,610 | $118,976 | +$31,688 |
| Mean household income | $253,807 ±$27,055 | $192,041 | – |
| Per capita income | $93,373 ±$11,234 | $72,705 | +$21,374 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.7% ±1.8 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.1% ±1.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% ±1.6 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4% ±3.8 pts | 93.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Croton-on-Hudson?
Owners occupy 80.0% of Croton-on-Hudson's occupied homes and renters 20.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $712,900 by its owner (±$35,953). The median renter pays $2,274 a month including utilities, and 31.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Croton-on-Hudson | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $712,900 ±$35,953 | $663,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,274 ±$128 | $1,951 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.4% ±13.4 pts | 44.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $4,000 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.0% ±4.9 pts | 61.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.0% ±4.9 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Housing units | 3,197 ±189 | 394,358 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.2% ±5.5 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±2.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.9% ±5.6 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±2.1 pts | 14.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Croton-on-Hudson building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Croton-on-Hudson in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Croton-on-Hudson work and get to work?
44.3% of Croton-on-Hudson's workers drive alone and 30.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 45.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Croton-on-Hudson | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.4% ±3.2 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±2.9 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 44.3% ±5.3 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.7% ±1.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 19.2% ±5.0 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.0% ±2.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 30.3% ±5.7 pts | 19.1% | +23.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 45.1 min ±3.5 | 34.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Croton-on-Hudson?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Croton-on-Hudson (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $173,269 (Tract 139) to $221,821 (Tract 138).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Croton-on-Hudson) · Census block assignment files
How does Croton-on-Hudson compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Croton-on-Hudson is the 3,662nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 107th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Croton-on-Hudson ranks 65th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 107th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 452nd | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 475th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 65th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 77th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 166th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 173rd | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 1,246th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53rd | 1,640 |
| Median age | 523rd | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 789th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 37th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 27th | 1,652 |
Croton-on-Hudson's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Croton-on-Hudson?
14 of the 57 figures for Croton-on-Hudson on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Croton-on-Hudson are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Croton-on-Hudson.