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Newburgh, New York
Newburgh, city, in Orange County, New York. Newburgh had 28,059 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 28,856 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 28,519 (±39). GEOID 3650034.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
28,059
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,856 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,519 ±39
Median household income
$56,960
±$9,200 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$247,900
±$21,699 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,454
±$88 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Newburgh and what county is it in?
Newburgh is a city in Orange County, New York. It covers 3.8 square miles of land, 7,582 residents per square mile in 2020.
Newburgh is in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Newburgh, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 28,059 people lived in Newburgh on July 1, 2025, down 2.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 28,856 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 28,519 (±39).
| Measure | Newburgh | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,519 ±39 | 406,616 | +264 |
| Households | 10,493 ±623 | 138,608 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.64 ±0.16 | 2.84 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,794 ±624 | 149,699 | no clear change |
Newburgh's population since 2000
From 28,259 in 2000 to 28,059 in 2025: down 0.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Newburgh 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 Newburgh?
The median resident of Newburgh is 33.6 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 13.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 49.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.4%. 24.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newburgh | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 ±1.9 | 37.0 | +2.9 |
| Under 18 years | 23.7% ±2.2 pts | 25.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.6% ±2.0 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Male | 46.7% ±2.6 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 49.1% ±4.2 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 21.9% ±3.6 pts | 57.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.4% ±3.3 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 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 | 3.4% ±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 24.4% ±2.8 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 46.5% ±4.0 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±1.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.4% ±2.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0% ±1.7 pts | 4.7% | −2.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.5% ±3.6 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.8% ±3.0 pts | 32.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1% ±1.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.8% ±2.3 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±0.9 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 Newburgh earn?
Half of Newburgh's 10,493 households earn less than $56,960 a year (±$9,200), against $97,178 in Orange County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $51,405 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newburgh | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,960 ±$9,200 | $97,178 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,918 ±$8,896 | $124,053 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,232 ±$3,689 | $43,052 | +$5,886 |
| People below the poverty line | 24.3% ±4.5 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.4% ±8.0 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.0% ±4.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.5% ±2.9 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2% ±3.2 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 Newburgh?
Owners occupy 34.8% of Newburgh's occupied homes and renters 65.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $247,900 by its owner (±$21,699). The median renter pays $1,454 a month including utilities, and 52.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newburgh | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $247,900 ±$21,699 | $387,900 | +$52,220 |
| Median gross rent | $1,454 ±$88 | $1,680 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.0% ±7.2 pts | 48.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,147 ±$170 | $2,664 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 34.8% ±4.5 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 65.2% ±4.5 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Housing units | 11,794 ±624 | 149,699 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% ±1.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 27.7% ±3.6 pts | 61.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.2% ±0.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 51.1% ±4.3 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 22.7% ±4.3 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 Newburgh building?
Builders took permits for 26 new housing units in Newburgh in 2025 (20 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 1 of 12 months), 0.9 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 Newburgh work and get to work?
55.1% of Newburgh's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Newburgh | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.2% ±3.9 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% ±2.3 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 55.1% ±5.6 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.6% ±3.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.1% ±1.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Walked | 7.5% ±2.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8% ±2.8 pts | 12.8% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.5 min ±2.1 | 34.1 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 Newburgh?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Newburgh (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $35,676 (Tract 5.01) to $99,437 (Tract 3.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4Orange County | 5,068 | $32,405 |
| Tract 3.02Orange County | 4,862 | $72,019 |
| Tract 5.02Orange County | 4,443 | $82,934 |
| Tract 6Orange County | 3,896 | $46,027 |
| Tract 1Orange County | 3,636 | $66,031 |
| Tract 5.01Orange County | 2,894 | $35,676 |
| Tract 2Orange County | 2,637 | $94,792 |
| Tract 3.01Orange County | 1,083 | $99,437 |
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 Newburgh) · Census block assignment files
How does Newburgh compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Newburgh is the 1,435th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 30th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Newburgh ranks 1,453rd 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 | 30th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,003rd | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 61st | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,453rd | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,420th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 745th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 479th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 74th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,365th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,541st | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,618th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 1,035th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 873rd | 1,652 |
Newburgh's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Newburgh with other places
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 Newburgh?
7 of the 57 figures for Newburgh 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 Newburgh 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 Newburgh.