Pawling, Dutchess County, New York Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Pawling, New York, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Pawling, New York. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Pawling, New York. The estimated population of Pawling, New York is 2,027 people, with a median age of 42.6.

We can look at the total population in Pawling over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,027
-3.71% -1.27%
2020
2,105
+3.75%
-
2019
2,029
-2.69% -
2018
2,085
+1.56%
-
2017
2,053
- -

Population of Pawling, New York by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
73.6%
80.3%
-8.34%
Black/African American
0.7%
4.5%
-84.44%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
22.3%
13.2%
+68.94%
Asian
2.7%
0.9%
+200.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
1.1%
-36.36%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Pawling, New York by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.6 -2.96% 45 +3.45% 41.5 -8.19%
2020 43.9 -3.52% 43.5 +20.5% 45.2 -9.78%
2019 45.5 +0.89% 36.1 +9.73% 50.1 -0.4%
2018 45.1 -2.59% 32.9 -1.79% 50.3 -1.18%
2017 46.3 - 33.5 - 50.9 -

The median age of Pawling, New York gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 72 27.92% 96 +71.66% 68 168
10 to 19 122 -59.82% 142 +62.56% 61 147
20 to 29 220 -53.39% 82 -31.33% 120 51
30 to 39 108 +73.96% 36 +182.83% 209 152
40 to 49 100 -18.39% 179 -29.72% 80 129
50 to 59 98 +80.83% 198 -18.06% 198 162
60 to 69 181 -31.58% 150 -22.22% 130 116
70+ 41 +115% 228 -42.9% 95 141

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Pawling, New York is $86,125.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Pawling.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $128,295.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,550.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Pawling, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Pawling, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Pawling, New York is currently $98,280.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.55% of households in Pawling are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Pawling against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.84%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.37%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.93%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.55%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Pawling is $43,901.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Pawling by the total population of Pawling.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Pawling, New York, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Pawling to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    21.05%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.26%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.03%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Pawling that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Pawling over the age of 16 is 1,631.

Of those people, a total of 73.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Pawling is 72.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 48 47.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 95 88.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 76 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 203 86.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 234 85.50% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 355 95.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 138 90.60% 6.40%
60 to 64 years 124 60.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 215 38.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 143 9.80% 14.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Pawling. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,396 72.10% 1.40%
Black or African American 17 76.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 24 75.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 187 83.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 7 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 326 86.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,259 70.10% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Pawling as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Pawling is 1,180, with median earnings of $53,667.00.

Women in Pawling, New York earning approximately 85.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,180 $53,667.00
Male 643 $56,712.00
Female 537 $48,542.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 125 $55,156.00
Business and Financial 68 $54,348.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $69,926.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $32,917.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 124 $83,889.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 45 $135,250.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 124 $28,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 85 $48,563.00
Personal Care and Service 61 $16,875.00
Sales 47 $40,703.00
Office and Administrative Support 125 $51,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 64 $33,800.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 72 $57,195.00
Production 71 $64,063.00
Transportation and Material Moving 57 $29,896.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 63 $83,750.00 62 $42,143.00
Business and Financial 30 $51,250.00 38 $54,565.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $139,038.00 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $29,107.00 6 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 53 $87,734.00 71 $71,528.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 45 $135,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 59 $36,397.00 65 $17,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $65,250.00 42 $8,929.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00 42 $19,318.00
Sales 24 $41,250.00 23 $28,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 31 $34,583.00 94 $52,813.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 64 $33,800.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 72 $57,195.00 0 $0.00
Production 65 $64,688.00 6 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 45 $70,083.00 12 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 887 households in Pawling, with an average household size of 2.28 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 524 families in Pawling with an average family size of 2.95 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 406 54 64 363
Average Household Size 3.08 3.85 2.02 1.19
Total Families 406 54 64 0
Average Household Size 3.08 3.22 1.92 0

Poverty

Of the 524 families in Pawling, 5.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Pawling:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 925 housing units in Pawling, New York.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 887 95.89%
Vacant 38 4.11%

40.76% of the total 925 housing units in Pawling are rental units. This is approximately 377 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 490 are occupied by the owner - or 52.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Pawling is $1,130.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Pawling that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    20
  • Less than $500
    34
  • $500 to $999
    115
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    142
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    38
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    20
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    28
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Pawling is $287,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Pawling that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    2
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    25
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    235
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    196
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    21
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Pawling. The chart below shows the number of properties in Pawling that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    362
  • 1940 to 1949
    70
  • 1950 to 1959
    113
  • 1960 to 1969
    98
  • 1970 to 1979
    96
  • 1980 to 1989
    78
  • 1990 to 1999
    44
  • 2000 to 2009
    38
  • 2010 to 2013
    26
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Pawling that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    99
  • 1 vehicle available
    332
  • 2 vehicles available
    249
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    207

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Pawling get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Pawling that commute to work in a particular way.

38 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Pawling.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    41
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    105
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    71
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    20
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    141
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    61
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    150
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    29
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    35
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    107
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    179
  • 90 or more minutes
    99

Summary

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