Monsey is a CDP located in Rockland County New York. Monsey has a 2024 population of 29,933. Monsey is currently growing at a rate of 2.83% annually and its population has increased by 26.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,733 in 2020.
The average household income in Monsey is $82,569 with a poverty rate of 46.5%. The median age in Monsey is 15.6 years: 15.2 years for males, and 16.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monsey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,712 | 96.13% |
| Two or more races | 522 | 1.88% |
| Black or African American | 449 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.25% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,082 | 5.38 | 35 | 65 |
| Married | 4,686 | 5.63 | 34.3 | 65.7 |
| Non Family | 172 | 1.16 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Female | 134 | 3.66 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Male | 90 | 3.14 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
5.52
Average Family Size
5.38
Average Household Size
35.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,547 | 16.54% |
| Associates Degree | 181 | 1.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 669 | 7.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 656 | 7.01% |
| High School Graduate | 3,433 | 36.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 384 | 4.11% |
| Some College | 2,482 | 26.54% |
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 | 8,638 | 6,898 | 1,135 |
| 2+ Races | 363 | 339 | 169 |
| Black | 250 | 129 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 125 | 86 | 0 |
| Asian | 56 | 40 | 11 |
| Other Race | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 46.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,833 | $70,536 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,373 | $0 | $48,425 |
| High School Graduate | $21,541 | $0 | $19,286 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,272 | $25,290 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,007 | $40,802 | $21,700 |
| Some College | $41,660 | $47,542 | $30,859 |
$28,007
Average Earnings
$40,802
Average Male
$21,700
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
19.96% of Monsey residents speak only English, while 80.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 77.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,573 | 12,724 | 47.88% |
| Multiple | 503 | 83 | 16.5% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 49 | 38.89% |
| Black | 400 | 8 | 2% |
46.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
47.57%
Male Poverty Rate
45.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monsey is White, with 47.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monsey is Black, with 2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 45.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.37% |
| Some College | 34.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.2% |
| Male Employed | 39.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 36.79% |
| Female Employed | 29.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,420 | $84,290 |
| Households | $49,095 | $82,569 |
| Married Families | $50,580 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,091 | $32,812 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.7%
Male Marriage Rate
68.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
24
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 0.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
58.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
84.95%
Born in Monsey
93.41%
Native Born
6.59%
Foreign Born
1.95%
Non Citizen
4.64%
Naturalized
93.41% of Monsey residents were born in the United States, with 84.95% having been born in New York. 1.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,933 | 823 | 2.83% |
| 2023 | 29,110 | 823 | 2.91% |
| 2022 | 28,287 | 928 | 3.39% |
| 2021 | 27,359 | 3,626 | 15.28% |
| 2020 | 23,733 | 678 | 2.94% |
| 2019 | 23,055 | 982 | 4.45% |
| 2018 | 22,073 | 30 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 22,043 | 1,252 | 6.02% |
| 2016 | 20,791 | -210 | -1% |
| 2015 | 21,001 | 830 | 4.11% |
| 2014 | 20,171 | 1,830 | 9.98% |
| 2013 | 18,341 | 686 | 3.89% |
| 2012 | 17,655 | 1,940 | 12.34% |
| 2011 | 15,715 | -2,697 | -14.65% |
| 2010 | 18,412 | 0 | 0% |