Rhinecliff, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 669, Rhinecliff'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

Rhinecliff is a small community located in New York, within Dutchess County. The total population is 669. It ranks as the 963rd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rhinecliff is 35.8 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 4.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 4.3%. This is 69% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $724,300. Housing costs are 71% higher than the state median of $423,800. 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 73% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rhinecliff is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.4%.

Education

66.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Rhinecliff in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 66% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 42.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rhinecliff, 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.