Village · New York
Kiryas Joel, New York
Kiryas Joel, village, in Orange County, New York. Kiryas Joel had 47,147 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 43.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 32,954 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 38,916 (±33). GEOID 3639853.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
47,147
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 32,954 · ACS 2020-2024: 38,916 ±33
Median household income
$50,032
±$7,760 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$758,800
±$71,500 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,604
±$93 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Kiryas Joel and what county is it in?
Kiryas Joel is a village in Orange County, New York. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 22,540 residents per square mile in 2020.
Kiryas Joel is in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Kiryas Joel is also the Town of Palm Tree: the town has the same area and residents, so this page carries both.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kiryas Joel, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 47,147 people lived in Kiryas Joel on July 1, 2025, up 43.1% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 32,954 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 38,916 (±33).
| Measure | Kiryas Joel | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 38,916 ±33 | 406,616 | +14,345 |
| Households | 7,505 ±383 | 138,608 | +3,336 |
| Average household size | 5.08 ±0.26 | 2.84 | −0.75 |
| Housing units | 8,084 ±356 | 149,699 | +3,652 |
Kiryas Joel's population since 2000
From 13,138 in 2000 to 47,147 in 2025: up 258.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel?
The median resident of Kiryas Joel is 15.7 years old; 55.2% are under 18 and 2.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.2%. 5.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kiryas Joel | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 15.7 ±0.5 | 37.0 | +1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 55.2% ±1.4 pts | 25.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 2.4% ±0.6 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±1.3 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% ±1.3 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.7% ±1.7 pts | 57.9% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.3% ±1.5 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 92.8% ±1.9 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 3.3% ±0.7 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.3% ±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.5% ±3.9 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 5.7% ±2.6 pts | 32.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.3% ±2.1 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Kiryas Joel earn?
Half of Kiryas Joel's 7,505 households earn less than $50,032 a year (±$7,760), against $97,178 in Orange County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $38,492 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,540 after inflation. 37.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kiryas Joel | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,032 ±$7,760 | $97,178 | +$11,540 |
| Mean household income | $73,248 ±$8,867 | $124,053 | – |
| Per capita income | $14,440 ±$1,670 | $43,052 | +$3,625 |
| People below the poverty line | 37.6% ±5.4 pts | 12.6% | −7.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.7% ±6.7 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 36.7% ±4.9 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 31.3% ±5.4 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 22.6% ±5.0 pts | 89.3% | – |
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 Kiryas Joel?
Owners occupy 33.4% of Kiryas Joel's occupied homes and renters 66.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $758,800 by its owner (±$71,500). The median renter pays $1,604 a month including utilities, and 68.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kiryas Joel | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $758,800 ±$71,500 | $387,900 | +$122,039 |
| Median gross rent | $1,604 ±$93 | $1,680 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 68.7% ±7.0 pts | 48.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,616 ±$264 | $2,664 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 33.4% ±4.7 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 66.6% ±4.7 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Housing units | 8,084 ±356 | 149,699 | +3,652 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3% ±2.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 2.7% ±1.7 pts | 61.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 33.9% ±5.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0% ±1.5 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 42.2% ±4.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
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 Kiryas Joel building?
Builders took permits for 308 new housing units in Kiryas Joel in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 6.5 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 Kiryas Joel work and get to work?
35.4% of Kiryas Joel's workers drive alone and 14.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Kiryas Joel | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.8% ±2.9 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±1.2 pts | 5.5% | −2.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 35.4% ±4.9 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.8% ±3.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 10.2% ±2.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Walked | 24.9% ±4.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.0% ±3.4 pts | 12.8% | +7.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.9 min ±2.3 | 34.1 min | −4.3 min |
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 Kiryas Joel?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Kiryas Joel (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $29,276 (Tract 150.08) to $68,803 (Tract 150.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 150.03Orange County | 13,019 | $68,803 |
| Tract 150.10Orange County | 5,368 | $36,366 |
| Tract 150.07Orange County | 5,740 | $45,993 |
| Tract 150.08Orange County | 4,994 | $29,276 |
| Tract 150.05Orange County | 7,500 | $49,267 |
| Tract 150.09Orange County | 2,978 | $66,884 |
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 Kiryas Joel) · Census block assignment files
How does Kiryas Joel compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kiryas Joel is the 873rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 15th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Kiryas Joel ranks 1,554th 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 | 15th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1st | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,554th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,637th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 148th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 425th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 15th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,638th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,652nd | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,621st | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 557th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,461st | 1,652 |
Kiryas Joel'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 Kiryas Joel?
13 of the 57 figures for Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel.