Kirkwood town is located in Broome County New York. Kirkwood town has a 2024 population of 5,278. Kirkwood town is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -3.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,479 in 2020.
The average household income in Kirkwood town is $73,436 with a poverty rate of 15.45%. The median age in Kirkwood town is 44.6 years: 42 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kirkwood town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,596 | 83.82% |
| Asian | 314 | 5.73% |
| Other race | 233 | 4.25% |
| Two or more races | 184 | 3.36% |
| Black or African American | 156 | 2.85% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,380 | 2.3 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Married | 1,096 | 3.07 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Non Family | 1,023 | 1.15 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Female | 133 | 3.91 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Male | 128 | 3.11 | 100 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
75.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 269 | 6.61% |
| Associates Degree | 751 | 18.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 413 | 10.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 198 | 4.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,390 | 34.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 1.6% |
| Some College | 982 | 24.14% |
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 | 3,551 | 3,310 | 593 |
| Asian | 224 | 147 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 189 | 173 | 0 |
| Other Race | 131 | 131 | 0 |
| Black | 106 | 106 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,310 | $57,838 | $27,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,031 | $98,750 | $50,750 |
| High School Graduate | $42,571 | $44,764 | $31,179 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,746 | $53,264 | $34,898 |
| Some College | $41,080 | $66,591 | $34,555 |
$41,746
Average Earnings
$53,264
Average Male
$34,898
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.54% of Kirkwood town residents speak only English, while 9.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,543 | 733 | 16.13% |
| Asian | 314 | 67 | 21.34% |
| Hispanic | 310 | 29 | 9.35% |
| Black | 129 | 13 | 10.08% |
| Multiple | 184 | 11 | 5.98% |
15.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.53%
Male Poverty Rate
19.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kirkwood town is Asian, with 21.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kirkwood town is Multiple, with 5.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.17% |
| Some College | 20.54% |
| High School | 8.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.75% |
| Female Employed | 10.24% |
| Male Employed | 3.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,663 | $99,389 |
| Households | $54,656 | $73,436 |
| Married Families | $107,857 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,795 | $37,117 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
330
Number of Veterans
330
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 130 |
| Second Gulf War | 127 |
| First Gulf War | 124 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 104 |
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 75+ | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 254 | 6.81% |
| Asian | 76 | 31.02% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 8.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
74.98%
Born in Kirkwood town
93.51%
Native Born
6.49%
Foreign Born
4.18%
Non Citizen
2.32%
Naturalized
93.51% of Kirkwood town residents were born in the United States, with 74.98% having been born in New York. 4.18% 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 | 5,038 | -48 | -0.94% |
| 2028 | 5,086 | -48 | -0.93% |
| 2027 | 5,134 | -48 | -0.93% |
| 2026 | 5,182 | -48 | -0.92% |
| 2025 | 5,230 | -48 | -0.91% |
| 2024 | 5,278 | -48 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 5,326 | -48 | -0.89% |
| 2022 | 5,374 | -66 | -1.21% |
| 2021 | 5,440 | -39 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 5,479 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2019 | 5,489 | -58 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 5,547 | -52 | -0.93% |
| 2017 | 5,599 | -46 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 5,645 | -51 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 5,696 | -37 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 5,733 | -21 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 5,754 | -20 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 5,774 | -28 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 5,802 | -37 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 5,839 | 0 | 0% |