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Peekskill, New York
Peekskill, city, in Westchester County, New York. Peekskill had 25,891 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 25,431 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 25,625 (±32). GEOID 3656979.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,891
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,431 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,625 ±32
Median household income
$85,954
±$5,129 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$395,600
±$30,320 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,036
±$125 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Peekskill and what county is it in?
Peekskill is a city in Westchester County, New York. It covers 4.3 square miles of land, 5,854 residents per square mile in 2020.
Peekskill is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 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 Peekskill, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 25,891 people lived in Peekskill on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 25,431 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 25,625 (±32).
| Measure | Peekskill | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,625 ±32 | 999,677 | +1,550 |
| Households | 10,777 ±559 | 372,883 | +1,375 |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.12 | 2.61 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 11,572 ±585 | 394,358 | +1,163 |
Peekskill's population since 2000
From 22,441 in 2000 to 25,891 in 2025: up 15.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Peekskill 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 Peekskill?
The median resident of Peekskill is 41.8 years old; 16.1% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 45.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 35.3%. 29.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Peekskill | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 ±2.6 | 41.8 | +3.1 |
| Under 18 years | 16.1% ±2.3 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.3% ±2.5 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 51.4% ±3.1 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 45.7% ±5.0 pts | 27.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.3% ±4.3 pts | 49.2% | +6.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.4% ±3.0 pts | 12.7% | −8.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.0 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 29.9% ±4.3 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 46.2% ±5.6 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0% ±2.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6% ±3.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.1% ±3.4 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.8% ±3.8 pts | 53.1% | +8.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.0% ±2.6 pts | 26.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.9% ±2.8 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.5 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 Peekskill earn?
Half of Peekskill's 10,777 households earn less than $85,954 a year (±$5,129), against $118,976 in Westchester County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $70,403 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,551 after inflation. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Peekskill | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,954 ±$5,129 | $118,976 | +$15,551 |
| Mean household income | $108,830 ±$8,423 | $192,041 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,565 ±$3,377 | $72,705 | +$5,617 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9% ±2.2 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.2% ±5.3 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.0% ±3.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±2.4 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.0% ±2.6 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 Peekskill?
Owners occupy 59.4% of Peekskill's occupied homes and renters 40.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $395,600 by its owner (±$30,320). The median renter pays $2,036 a month including utilities, and 51.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Peekskill | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $395,600 ±$30,320 | $663,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,036 ±$125 | $1,951 | +$304 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.7% ±9.2 pts | 44.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,796 ±$120 | $4,000 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.4% ±4.7 pts | 61.8% | +13.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.6% ±4.7 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Housing units | 11,572 ±585 | 394,358 | +1,163 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±3.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 32.0% ±4.3 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±1.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.8% ±4.4 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.8% ±4.2 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 Peekskill building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Peekskill in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Peekskill work and get to work?
61.4% of Peekskill's workers drive alone and 10.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Peekskill | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.2% ±3.0 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% ±2.3 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 61.4% ±5.8 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.4% ±4.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 9.5% ±2.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.9% ±1.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.4% ±3.2 pts | 19.1% | +6.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.2 min ±2.9 | 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 Peekskill?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Peekskill (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $70,573 (Tract 141) to $100,975 (Tract 145).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 144Westchester County | 6,868 | $89,253 |
| Tract 141Westchester County | 6,216 | $70,573 |
| Tract 142Westchester County | 4,396 | $89,760 |
| Tract 145Westchester County | 4,226 | $100,975 |
| Tract 143Westchester County | 3,919 | $84,221 |
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 Peekskill) · Census block assignment files
How does Peekskill compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Peekskill is the 1,551st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 36th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Peekskill ranks 755th 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 | 36th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 172nd | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 115th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 755th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 721st | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 454th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 271st | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 507th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 632nd | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,020th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,414th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 868th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 148th | 1,652 |
Peekskill's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Peekskill 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 Peekskill?
7 of the 57 figures for Peekskill 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 Peekskill 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 Peekskill.