Valley Cottage is a CDP located in Rockland County New York. Valley Cottage has a 2024 population of 9,063. Valley Cottage is currently declining at a rate of -0.03% annually but its population has increased by 2.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,861 in 2020.
The average household income in Valley Cottage is $176,887 with a poverty rate of 2.96%. The median age in Valley Cottage is 47.4 years: 46.3 years for males, and 49.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Valley Cottage was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,884 | 66.84% |
| Two or more races | 1,163 | 13.21% |
| Asian | 979 | 11.12% |
| Black or African American | 504 | 5.73% |
| Other race | 273 | 3.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,259 | 2.63 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Married | 1,961 | 3.19 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Non Family | 901 | 1.2 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Female | 289 | 3.39 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 108 | 2.43 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
88.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 134 | 1.97% |
| Associates Degree | 688 | 10.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,994 | 29.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,824 | 26.82% |
| High School Graduate | 1,102 | 16.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 1.04% |
| Some College | 989 | 14.54% |
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 | 4,647 | 4,541 | 2,521 |
| Asian | 877 | 811 | 583 |
| Hispanic | 695 | 695 | 250 |
| 2+ Races | 566 | 566 | 295 |
| Black | 410 | 377 | 306 |
| Other Race | 208 | 208 | 49 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 74.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,040 | $82,852 | $78,946 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,595 | $107,308 | $99,079 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $60,504 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $77,669 | $66,753 | $78,867 |
| Some College | $70,110 | $0 | $73,512 |
$77,669
Average Earnings
$66,753
Average Male
$78,867
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.42% of Valley Cottage residents speak only English, while 23.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,559 | 212 | 3.81% |
| Other | 269 | 25 | 9.29% |
| Hispanic | 1,304 | 25 | 1.92% |
| Black | 461 | 15 | 3.25% |
| Multiple | 1,153 | 2 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 973 | 1 | 0.1% |
2.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.25%
Male Poverty Rate
0.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Valley Cottage is Other, with 9.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Valley Cottage is Asian, with 0.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 8.16% |
| High School | 2.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.9% |
| Male Employed | 0.44% |
| Female Employed | 0.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $170,582 | $206,071 |
| Households | $133,828 | $176,887 |
| Married Families | $177,279 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $85,721 | $94,081 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.4%
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
246
Number of Veterans
233
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 114 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 193 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 205 | 4.08% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 4.12% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 3.33% |
| Other Race | 13 | 6.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
61.97%
Born in Valley Cottage
79.37%
Native Born
20.63%
Foreign Born
4.45%
Non Citizen
16.18%
Naturalized
79.37% of Valley Cottage residents were born in the United States, with 61.97% having been born in New York. 4.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,063 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2023 | 9,066 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2022 | 9,069 | 320 | 3.66% |
| 2021 | 8,749 | -112 | -1.26% |
| 2020 | 8,861 | -162 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 9,023 | -614 | -6.37% |
| 2018 | 9,637 | -593 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 10,230 | -213 | -2.04% |
| 2016 | 10,443 | 252 | 2.47% |
| 2015 | 10,191 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 10,185 | 564 | 5.86% |
| 2013 | 9,621 | 212 | 2.25% |
| 2012 | 9,409 | -62 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 9,471 | 364 | 4% |
| 2010 | 9,107 | 0 | 0% |