Chestnut Ridge is a village located in Rockland County New York. Chestnut Ridge has a 2024 population of 10,545. Chestnut Ridge is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,469 in 2020.
The average household income in Chestnut Ridge is $152,300 with a poverty rate of 15.38%. The median age in Chestnut Ridge is 29.2 years: 28.6 years for males, and 29.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chestnut Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,952 | 76.91% |
| Black or African American | 1,299 | 12.56% |
| Two or more races | 605 | 5.85% |
| Asian | 247 | 2.39% |
| Other race | 236 | 2.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,742 | 3.68 | 77 | 23 |
| Married | 1,820 | 4.48 | 83 | 17 |
| Non Family | 627 | 1.39 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 206 | 3.69 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Male | 89 | 3.52 | 100 | 0 |
4.3
Average Family Size
3.68
Average Household Size
77.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 273 | 4.63% |
| Associates Degree | 268 | 4.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,021 | 17.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,308 | 22.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,707 | 28.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 233 | 3.95% |
| Some College | 1,084 | 18.39% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,977 | 3,842 | 1,588 |
| Black | 904 | 708 | 321 |
| Hispanic | 605 | 411 | 173 |
| 2+ Races | 332 | 314 | 128 |
| Asian | 212 | 187 | 136 |
| Other Race | 153 | 136 | 46 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.61%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,089 | $119,118 | $72,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,818 | $119,853 | $80,571 |
| High School Graduate | $45,625 | $45,208 | $47,593 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $71,250 | $86,014 | $56,458 |
| Some College | $55,709 | $93,750 | $23,909 |
$71,250
Average Earnings
$86,014
Average Male
$56,458
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.22% of Chestnut Ridge residents speak only English, while 36.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 24.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,457 | 1,240 | 16.63% |
| Hispanic | 851 | 344 | 40.42% |
| Multiple | 605 | 17 | 2.81% |
| Black | 1,296 | 2 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 247 | 1 | 0.4% |
15.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.78%
Male Poverty Rate
16.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chestnut Ridge is Hispanic, with 40.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chestnut Ridge is Black, with 0.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.37% |
| Some College | 8.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.91% |
| Male Employed | 6.91% |
| Female Employed | 2.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,760 | $177,131 |
| Households | $106,918 | $152,300 |
| Married Families | $129,519 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,169 | $58,044 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
240
Number of Veterans
240
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 103 |
| Korea | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 145 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 176 | 3.83% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 14.79% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 3.5% |
| Black | 10 | 1.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
60.48%
Born in Chestnut Ridge
86.31%
Native Born
13.69%
Foreign Born
4.63%
Non Citizen
9.05%
Naturalized
86.31% of Chestnut Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 60.48% having been born in New York. 4.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,640 | 19 | 0.18% |
| 2028 | 10,621 | 19 | 0.18% |
| 2027 | 10,602 | 19 | 0.18% |
| 2026 | 10,583 | 19 | 0.18% |
| 2025 | 10,564 | 19 | 0.18% |
| 2024 | 10,545 | 19 | 0.18% |
| 2023 | 10,526 | 35 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 10,491 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 10,496 | 27 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 10,469 | 2,434 | 30.29% |
| 2019 | 8,035 | -9 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 8,044 | -20 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 8,064 | 14 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 8,050 | -29 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 8,079 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 8,074 | 16 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 8,058 | 42 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 8,016 | 17 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 7,999 | 62 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 7,937 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,829 | 312 | 4.15% |
| 1990 | 7,517 | -3,123 | -29.35% |