Dobbs Ferry is a village located in Westchester County New York. Dobbs Ferry has a 2024 population of 11,253. Dobbs Ferry is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,475 in 2020.
The average household income in Dobbs Ferry is $201,975 with a poverty rate of 5.44%. The median age in Dobbs Ferry is 39 years: 37.2 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dobbs Ferry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,197 | 71.71% |
| Asian | 1,380 | 12.07% |
| Two or more races | 840 | 7.35% |
| Other race | 733 | 6.41% |
| Black or African American | 281 | 2.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,794 | 2.76 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Married | 2,328 | 3.34 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Non Family | 896 | 1.38 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Female | 482 | 2.56 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Male | 88 | 2.67 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
62.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 111 | 1.5% |
| Associates Degree | 312 | 4.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,892 | 25.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,138 | 42.28% |
| High School Graduate | 690 | 9.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 270 | 3.64% |
| Some College | 1,009 | 13.59% |
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 | 5,315 | 5,157 | 3,518 |
| Asian | 937 | 915 | 889 |
| Hispanic | 849 | 649 | 398 |
| 2+ Races | 384 | 379 | 305 |
| Other Race | 347 | 203 | 78 |
| Black | 130 | 129 | 89 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 94.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,909 | $124,485 | $51,106 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,575 | $116,953 | $90,666 |
| High School Graduate | $39,808 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,944 | $35,083 | $22,024 |
| Overall | $83,096 | $89,208 | $71,309 |
| Some College | $59,117 | $87,070 | $54,412 |
$83,096
Average Earnings
$89,208
Average Male
$71,309
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.38% of Dobbs Ferry residents speak only English, while 31.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,334 | 343 | 4.68% |
| Multiple | 792 | 120 | 15.15% |
| Other | 637 | 105 | 16.48% |
| Hispanic | 1,286 | 105 | 8.16% |
| Asian | 1,335 | 11 | 0.82% |
| Black | 175 | 1 | 0.57% |
5.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.11%
Male Poverty Rate
5.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dobbs Ferry is Other, with 16.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dobbs Ferry is Black, with 0.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.43% |
| Some College | 3.7% |
| High School | 3.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.84% |
| Female Employed | 7.01% |
| Male Employed | 5.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 0.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $174,527 | $235,957 |
| Households | $144,000 | $201,975 |
| Married Families | $180,385 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,184 | $89,502 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
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
171
Number of Veterans
171
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 72 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 138 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 2.45% |
| Black | 10 | 4.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
59.05%
Born in Dobbs Ferry
76.83%
Native Born
23.17%
Foreign Born
8.83%
Non Citizen
14.35%
Naturalized
76.83% of Dobbs Ferry residents were born in the United States, with 59.05% having been born in New York. 8.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,976 | -56 | -0.51% |
| 2028 | 11,032 | -55 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 11,087 | -55 | -0.49% |
| 2026 | 11,142 | -56 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 11,198 | -55 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 11,253 | -56 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 11,309 | -42 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 11,351 | -88 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 11,439 | -36 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 11,475 | 521 | 4.76% |
| 2019 | 10,954 | 15 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 10,939 | -46 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 10,985 | -46 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 11,031 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 11,027 | 13 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 11,014 | 29 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 10,985 | 55 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 10,930 | 20 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 10,910 | 54 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 10,856 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,622 | 682 | 6.86% |
| 1990 | 9,940 | -113 | -1.12% |
| 1980 | 10,053 | -300 | -2.9% |
| 1970 | 10,353 | 1,093 | 11.8% |
| 1960 | 9,260 | 2,992 | 47.73% |
| 1950 | 6,268 | 385 | 6.54% |
| 1940 | 5,883 | 142 | 2.47% |
| 1930 | 5,741 | 1,340 | 30.45% |
| 1920 | 4,401 | 946 | 27.38% |
| 1910 | 3,455 | 567 | 19.63% |
| 1900 | 2,888 | -8,088 | -73.69% |