Port Jervis is a city located in Orange County New York. Port Jervis has a 2024 population of 8,507. Port Jervis is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -2.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,738 in 2020.
The average household income in Port Jervis is $64,199 with a poverty rate of 20.75%. The median age in Port Jervis is 39.6 years: 38.1 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Jervis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,759 | 66.13% |
| Two or more races | 983 | 11.29% |
| Black or African American | 728 | 8.36% |
| Other race | 664 | 7.62% |
| Asian | 369 | 4.24% |
| Native American | 206 | 2.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,533 | 2.44 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Non Family | 1,641 | 1.25 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Married | 1,305 | 3.6 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 409 | 3.39 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
| Male | 178 | 2.78 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
51.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 450 | 7.73% |
| Associates Degree | 446 | 7.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 494 | 8.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 496 | 8.52% |
| High School Graduate | 2,664 | 45.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 336 | 5.77% |
| Some College | 938 | 16.11% |
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 | 3,892 | 3,533 | 606 |
| Hispanic | 990 | 755 | 140 |
| 2+ Races | 636 | 519 | 69 |
| Black | 452 | 374 | 122 |
| Other Race | 316 | 187 | 4 |
| Asian | 191 | 167 | 69 |
| Native American | 115 | 75 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.78%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,417 | $53,977 | $32,614 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,833 | $41,266 | $28,596 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,571 | $40,288 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,920 | $46,875 | $29,601 |
| Some College | $56,550 | $57,150 | $45,500 |
$38,920
Average Earnings
$46,875
Average Male
$29,601
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.72% of Port Jervis residents speak only English, while 21.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,210 | 802 | 15.39% |
| Hispanic | 1,855 | 409 | 22.05% |
| Black | 698 | 281 | 40.26% |
| Asian | 358 | 276 | 77.09% |
| Multiple | 981 | 176 | 17.94% |
| Other | 643 | 57 | 8.86% |
| Native | 206 | 26 | 12.62% |
20.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.58%
Male Poverty Rate
23.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Jervis is Asian, with 77.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Jervis is Other, with 8.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.9% |
| High School | 23.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.4% |
| Some College | 7.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.35% |
| Female Employed | 12% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.62% |
| Male Employed | 6.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,148 | $79,715 |
| Households | $50,721 | $64,199 |
| Married Families | $84,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,602 | $42,993 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
375
Number of Veterans
348
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 132 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| Korea | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 75+ | 94 |
| 35 to 54 | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 243 | 5.15% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 6.65% |
| Other Race | 54 | 11.27% |
| Black | 30 | 5.08% |
| Native American | 27 | 16.07% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 1.68% |
| Asian | 9 | 3.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
67.18%
Born in Port Jervis
87.5%
Native Born
12.5%
Foreign Born
7.6%
Non Citizen
4.9%
Naturalized
87.5% of Port Jervis residents were born in the United States, with 67.18% having been born in New York. 7.6% 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 | 8,219 | -57 | -0.69% |
| 2028 | 8,276 | -58 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 8,334 | -58 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 8,392 | -57 | -0.67% |
| 2025 | 8,449 | -58 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 8,507 | -58 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 8,565 | -77 | -0.89% |
| 2022 | 8,642 | -99 | -1.13% |
| 2021 | 8,741 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 8,738 | 186 | 2.17% |
| 2019 | 8,552 | -10 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 8,562 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 8,573 | -16 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 8,589 | -31 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 8,620 | -33 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 8,653 | -34 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 8,687 | -39 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 8,726 | -71 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 8,797 | -41 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 8,838 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,860 | -200 | -2.21% |
| 1990 | 9,060 | 361 | 4.15% |
| 1980 | 8,699 | -153 | -1.73% |
| 1970 | 8,852 | -416 | -4.49% |
| 1960 | 9,268 | -104 | -1.11% |
| 1950 | 9,372 | -377 | -3.87% |
| 1940 | 9,749 | -494 | -4.82% |
| 1930 | 10,243 | 72 | 0.71% |
| 1920 | 10,171 | 607 | 6.35% |
| 1910 | 9,564 | 179 | 1.91% |
| 1900 | 9,385 | 58 | 0.62% |
| 1890 | 9,327 | 649 | 7.48% |
| 1880 | 8,678 | 2,301 | 36.08% |
| 1870 | 6,377 | -1,842 | -22.41% |