Round Top, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 831, Round Top'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

Round Top is a small community located in New York, within Greene County. The total population is 831. It ranks as the 906th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Round Top is 58.0 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. 14.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Round Top is $103,542. This is 20% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 28% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Round Top, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $345,100. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 70% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Round Top has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.4% vs 52.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

42.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher 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 92.0%. Notably, 22.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Round Top, 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.