Pearl River is a CDP located in Rockland County New York. Pearl River has a 2024 population of 16,518. Pearl River is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 1.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,340 in 2020.
The average household income in Pearl River is $170,441 with a poverty rate of 6.22%. The median age in Pearl River is 39.6 years: 39 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pearl River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,484 | 82.09% |
| Other race | 1,673 | 10.19% |
| Asian | 651 | 3.96% |
| Two or more races | 281 | 1.71% |
| Native American | 176 | 1.07% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,714 | 2.85 | 76 | 24 |
| Married | 3,692 | 3.51 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Non Family | 1,309 | 1.14 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Female | 361 | 2.7 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Male | 352 | 2.5 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
76.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 571 | 5.13% |
| Associates Degree | 781 | 7.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,001 | 26.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,523 | 22.65% |
| High School Graduate | 1,948 | 17.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 507 | 4.55% |
| Some College | 1,806 | 16.22% |
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 | 8,855 | 8,411 | 4,621 |
| Hispanic | 1,556 | 974 | 450 |
| Other Race | 1,017 | 518 | 234 |
| Asian | 490 | 470 | 388 |
| Native American | 176 | 98 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 163 | 158 | 46 |
| Black | 145 | 113 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.93%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,226 | $96,970 | $73,801 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,919 | $126,797 | $86,610 |
| High School Graduate | $66,678 | $69,041 | $57,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $6,733 | $0 | $5,550 |
| Overall | $74,424 | $95,707 | $59,802 |
| Some College | $59,188 | $69,920 | $37,051 |
$74,424
Average Earnings
$95,707
Average Male
$59,802
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.57% of Pearl River residents speak only English, while 19.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,284 | 600 | 26.27% |
| Other | 1,673 | 595 | 35.56% |
| White | 13,085 | 392 | 3% |
| Black | 161 | 13 | 8.07% |
6.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.72%
Male Poverty Rate
4.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pearl River is Other, with 35.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pearl River is White, with 3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.53% |
| Some College | 4.19% |
| High School | 2.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 7.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.6% |
| Female Employed | 1.6% |
| Male Employed | 0.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $151,709 | $190,909 |
| Households | $137,331 | $170,441 |
| Married Families | $168,081 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,679 | $88,265 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
60.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
434
Number of Veterans
434
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 140 |
| Korea | 119 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| World War II | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 247 |
| 65 to 74 | 84 |
| 35 to 54 | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 359 | 3.36% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 3.5% |
| Native American | 43 | 24.43% |
| Black | 20 | 13.79% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 7.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
60.07%
Born in Pearl River
81.6%
Native Born
18.4%
Foreign Born
6.7%
Non Citizen
11.71%
Naturalized
81.6% of Pearl River residents were born in the United States, with 60.07% having been born in New York. 6.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,518 | 46 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 16,472 | 46 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 16,426 | 39 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 16,387 | 47 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 16,340 | -136 | -0.83% |
| 2019 | 16,476 | -19 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 16,495 | 379 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 16,116 | 40 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 16,076 | -307 | -1.87% |
| 2015 | 16,383 | 482 | 3.03% |
| 2014 | 15,901 | 61 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 15,840 | -211 | -1.31% |
| 2012 | 16,051 | 25 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 16,026 | 150 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 15,876 | 0 | 0% |