Town · New York
Town of Red Hook, New York
Red Hook (town), town, in Dutchess County, New York. Red Hook (town) had 11,129 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 11,020; the 2020 Census counted 9,953 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,108 (±25). GEOID 3602760905.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,129
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,953 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,108 ±25
Median household income
$112,363
±$7,205 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$430,000
±$24,820 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,436
±$101 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Red Hook (town) and what county is it in?
Red Hook (town) is a town in Dutchess County, New York. It covers 36.1 square miles of land, 276 residents per square mile in 2020.
5 places lie inside the Town of Red Hook: Red Hook (village, 1,975 in 2020), Tivoli (village, 1,012 in 2020), Bard College (CDP, 358 in 2020), Upper Red Hook (CDP, 180 in 2020) and Barrytown (CDP, 100 in 2020).
Red Hook (town) 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 Red Hook (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,129 people lived in Red Hook (town) on July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Red Hook (town), 11,020, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 9,953: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,108 (±25).
| Measure | Red Hook (town) | Dutchess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,108±25 | 298,220 | −46 |
| Households | 4,189±228 | 116,275 | +379 |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.12 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,626±240 | 123,169 | +336 |
Red Hook (town)'s population since 2000
From 10,408 in 2000 to 11,129 in 2025: up 6.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Red Hook (town) 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 Red Hook (town)?
The median resident of Red Hook (town) is 42.7 years old; 17.7% are under 18 and 19.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.5%. 7.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Red Hook (town) | Dutchess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7±2.4 | 42.5 | +6.8 |
| Under 18 years | 17.7%±1.9 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.2%±2.5 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 46.6%±2.6 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5%±2.0 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.6%±3.5 pts | 66.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±1.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.1 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3%±1.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.9%±2.1 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.4%±3.1 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1%±1.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3%±2.1 pts | 13.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.7%±1.2 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0%±1.5 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.5%±4.0 pts | 41.6% | +6.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 32.0%±4.1 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.6%±2.6 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8%±1.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Red Hook (town) earn?
Half of Red Hook (town)'s 4,189 households earn less than $112,363 a year (±$7,205), against $99,478 in Dutchess County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $105,693 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Red Hook (town) | Dutchess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,363±$7,205 | $99,478 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $149,309±$15,493 | $134,011 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,290±$6,570 | $53,683 | +$8,966 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2%±1.8 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.9%±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.9%±1.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9%±1.5 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9%±2.5 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 Red Hook (town)?
Owners occupy 76.5% of Red Hook (town)'s occupied homes and renters 23.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $430,000 by its owner (±$24,820). The median renter pays $1,436 a month including utilities, and 56.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Red Hook (town) | Dutchess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $430,000±$24,820 | $400,600 | +$70,514 |
| Median gross rent | $1,436±$101 | $1,582 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.0%±9.5 pts | 43.7% | +17.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,609±$162 | $2,597 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.5%±4.2 pts | 69.2% | +6.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.5%±4.2 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 4,626±240 | 123,169 | +336 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5%±4.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.0%±3.5 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2%±1.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.5%±1.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.6%±4.0 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3%±2.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
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 Red Hook (town) building?
Builders took permits for 21 new housing units in Red Hook (town) in 2025 (21 in single-family houses), 1.9 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 Red Hook (town) work and get to work?
60.8% of Red Hook (town)'s workers drive alone and 22.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Red Hook (town) | Dutchess County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.2%±3.3 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±1.5 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 60.8%±5.1 pts | 69.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±2.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2%±1.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.8%±2.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.9%±5.0 pts | 15.3% | +11.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.0 min±2.8 | 31.2 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 Red Hook (town)?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Red Hook (town) (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $83,060 (Tract 1500.03) to $142,266 (Tract 1500.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1500.04Dutchess County | 3,538 | $115,257 |
| Tract 1500.03Dutchess County | 2,717 | $83,060 |
| Tract 1500.05Dutchess County | 2,578 | $142,266 |
| Tract 1500.06Dutchess County | 2,275 | $107,411 |
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 Red Hook (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does Red Hook (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Red Hook (town) is the 1,125th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 143rd-most populous of 924 in New York.
Red Hook (town) ranks 386th 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 | 143rd | 924 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 219th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 981st | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 386th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 371st | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 418th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 486th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 810th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 218th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 914th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 951st | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 141st | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 814th | 1,652 |
Red Hook (town)'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 Red Hook (town)?
9 of the 57 figures for Red Hook (town) 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 Red Hook (town) 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' school search.