Brewster is a village located in Putnam County New York. Brewster has a 2024 population of 2,497. Brewster is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,507 in 2020.
The average household income in Brewster is $80,925 with a poverty rate of 17.32%. The median age in Brewster is 32.9 years: 33.4 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brewster was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 1,261 | 50.32% |
| White | 1,116 | 44.53% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 2.39% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 988 | 2.48 | 19.4 | 80.6 |
| Non Family | 497 | 1.48 | 12.1 | 87.9 |
| Married | 364 | 3.67 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Female | 83 | 2.7 | 9.6 | 90.4 |
| Male | 44 | 3.48 | 0 | 100 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
19.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 114 | 6.43% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 6.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 209 | 11.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 187 | 10.54% |
| High School Graduate | 582 | 32.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 220 | 12.4% |
| Some College | 344 | 19.39% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 982 | 694 | 161 |
| White | 713 | 667 | 216 |
| Other Race | 711 | 508 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 45 | 8 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 11 |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,350 | $0 | $101,200 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,272 | $59,646 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,555 | $45,938 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,108 | $40,134 | $23,816 |
| Overall | $46,268 | $46,767 | $38,454 |
| Some College | $46,335 | $46,714 | $39,243 |
$46,268
Average Earnings
$46,767
Average Male
$38,454
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.07% of Brewster residents speak only English, while 51.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,526 | 289 | 18.94% |
| Other | 1,261 | 218 | 17.29% |
| White | 815 | 138 | 16.93% |
| Black | 43 | 9 | 20.93% |
| Multiple | 48 | 7 | 14.58% |
17.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.29%
Male Poverty Rate
20.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brewster is Black, with 20.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brewster is Multiple, with 14.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.86% |
| High School | 19.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.17% |
| Some College | 1.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.95% |
| Male Employed | 5.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,729 | $92,430 |
| Households | $55,818 | $80,925 |
| Married Families | $95,400 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,250 | $64,004 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
125
Number of Veterans
103
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 8.4% |
| Other Race | 39 | 4.21% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 3.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
45.05%
Born in Brewster
59.98%
Native Born
40.02%
Foreign Born
25.26%
Non Citizen
14.76%
Naturalized
59.98% of Brewster residents were born in the United States, with 45.05% having been born in New York. 25.26% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,485 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 2,488 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 2,490 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 2,492 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 2,495 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 2,497 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 2,500 | -17 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 2,517 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | 2,521 | 14 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 2,507 | 168 | 7.18% |
| 2019 | 2,339 | -11 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 2,350 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 2,355 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 2,356 | -12 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 2,368 | -13 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 2,381 | -8 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 2,389 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 2,394 | -13 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 2,407 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 2,410 | 0 | 0% |