Monsey is a CDP located in Rockland County New York. Monsey has a 2024 population of 29,933. Monsey is currently growing at a rate of 2.83% annually and its population has increased by 26.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,733 in 2020.
The average household income in Monsey is $78,894 with a poverty rate of 45.83%. The median age in Monsey is 15 years: 14.7 years for males, and 15.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monsey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,118 | 95.87% |
| Black or African American | 582 | 2.06% |
| Two or more races | 417 | 1.47% |
| Other race | 93 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,844 | 5.74 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Married | 4,446 | 6.02 | 35 | 65 |
| Non Family | 189 | 1.67 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Female | 156 | 3.69 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Male | 53 | 3.47 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
5.9
Average Family Size
5.74
Average Household Size
36.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,487 | 16.01% |
| Associates Degree | 180 | 1.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 639 | 6.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 678 | 7.3% |
| High School Graduate | 3,471 | 37.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 511 | 5.5% |
| Some College | 2,322 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,377 | 6,719 | 1,106 |
| Black | 401 | 181 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 344 | 325 | 160 |
| Hispanic | 196 | 106 | 0 |
| Other Race | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 56 | 37 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 46.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $59,784 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,620 | $100,200 | $45,669 |
| High School Graduate | $20,833 | $36,875 | $15,776 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,337 | $26,250 | $12,312 |
| Overall | $28,717 | $45,847 | $17,865 |
| Some College | $47,674 | $57,713 | $26,250 |
$28,717
Average Earnings
$45,847
Average Male
$17,865
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
19.21% of Monsey residents speak only English, while 80.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 77.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,965 | 12,801 | 47.47% |
| Multiple | 417 | 67 | 16.07% |
| Hispanic | 222 | 48 | 21.62% |
| Black | 546 | 9 | 1.65% |
45.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
47.43%
Male Poverty Rate
44.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monsey is White, with 47.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monsey is Black, with 1.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 41.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.52% |
| Some College | 36.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 37.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.68% |
| Female Employed | 31.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,931 | $80,407 |
| Households | $49,630 | $78,894 |
| Married Families | $50,612 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $40,359 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.4%
Male Marriage Rate
65.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
46
Number of Veterans
20
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| World War II | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46 | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 4.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.62%
Born in Monsey
92.93%
Native Born
7.07%
Foreign Born
2.45%
Non Citizen
4.62%
Naturalized
92.93% of Monsey residents were born in the United States, with 84.62% having been born in New York. 2.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,933 | 823 | 2.83% |
| 2023 | 29,110 | 823 | 2.91% |
| 2022 | 28,287 | 928 | 3.39% |
| 2021 | 27,359 | 3,626 | 15.28% |
| 2020 | 23,733 | 678 | 2.94% |
| 2019 | 23,055 | 982 | 4.45% |
| 2018 | 22,073 | 30 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 22,043 | 1,252 | 6.02% |
| 2016 | 20,791 | -210 | -1% |
| 2015 | 21,001 | 830 | 4.11% |
| 2014 | 20,171 | 1,830 | 9.98% |
| 2013 | 18,341 | 686 | 3.89% |
| 2012 | 17,655 | 1,940 | 12.34% |
| 2011 | 15,715 | -2,697 | -14.65% |
| 2010 | 18,412 | 0 | 0% |