Castleton-on-Hudson village, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Castleton-on-Hudson village is a small community located in New York. The total population is 1,524. It ranks as the 727th most populous out of 1,287 cities and towns in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Castleton-on-Hudson village is 42.0 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Castleton-on-Hudson village is $64,167. This is 24% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 19.1%. This is 207% higher than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $210,800. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $403,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Castleton-on-Hudson village is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.3% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Castleton-on-Hudson village, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,287 Census-designated places in New York. For official data, visit data.census.gov.