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 $57,440 with a poverty rate of 23.59%. The median age in Port Jervis is 40.8 years: 39.1 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Jervis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,886 | 67.46% |
| Black or African American | 874 | 10.02% |
| Two or more races | 848 | 9.72% |
| Asian | 447 | 5.12% |
| Other race | 416 | 4.77% |
| Native American | 254 | 2.91% |
| 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 | 3,515 | 2.46 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Non Family | 1,668 | 1.26 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Married | 1,183 | 3.72 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Female | 427 | 3.41 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
| Male | 237 | 2.93 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
49.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 456 | 7.79% |
| Associates Degree | 489 | 8.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 447 | 7.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 418 | 7.14% |
| High School Graduate | 2,692 | 46.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 382 | 6.53% |
| Some College | 967 | 16.53% |
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 | 3,985 | 3,501 | 552 |
| Hispanic | 788 | 659 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 508 | 441 | 56 |
| Black | 480 | 385 | 102 |
| Other Race | 229 | 164 | 6 |
| Asian | 223 | 198 | 67 |
| Native American | 164 | 115 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 88.79%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 30.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,553 | $0 | $32,838 |
| Graduate Degree | $25,762 | $0 | $22,649 |
| High School Graduate | $29,937 | $38,555 | $26,231 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,542 | $24,097 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,661 | $38,730 | $27,350 |
| Some College | $45,968 | $46,633 | $40,074 |
$33,661
Average Earnings
$38,730
Average Male
$27,350
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.76% of Port Jervis residents speak only English, while 18.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,269 | 1,013 | 19.23% |
| Hispanic | 1,529 | 386 | 25.25% |
| Asian | 440 | 318 | 72.27% |
| Black | 841 | 300 | 35.67% |
| Multiple | 846 | 161 | 19.03% |
| Other | 412 | 43 | 10.44% |
| Native | 254 | 27 | 10.63% |
23.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.58%
Male Poverty Rate
26.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Jervis is Asian, with 72.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Jervis is Other, with 10.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.08% |
| High School | 22.34% |
| Some College | 11.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.25% |
| Female Employed | 15.19% |
| Male Employed | 8.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,817 | $70,281 |
| Households | $38,804 | $57,440 |
| Married Families | $90,492 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,358 | $39,483 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
426
Number of Veterans
400
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 188 |
| First Gulf War | 111 |
| Korea | 74 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 144 |
| 75+ | 104 |
| 35 to 54 | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 285 | 5.89% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 8.35% |
| Other Race | 54 | 19.85% |
| Black | 35 | 5.17% |
| Native American | 30 | 13.76% |
| Asian | 11 | 3.86% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 1.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
67.56%
Born in Port Jervis
88.55%
Native Born
11.45%
Foreign Born
6.09%
Non Citizen
5.36%
Naturalized
88.55% of Port Jervis residents were born in the United States, with 67.56% having been born in New York. 6.09% 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 | 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% |