Poestenkill, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 744, Poestenkill's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Poestenkill is a small community located in New York, within Rensselaer County. The total population is 744. It ranks as the 932nd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Poestenkill is 52.2 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 11.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Poestenkill is $113,036. This is 31% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 40% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Poestenkill, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $291,900. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Poestenkill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 65% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Poestenkill has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.5% vs 52.8%). The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

33.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.4%. Notably, 15.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Poestenkill, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.