South Blooming Grove, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

South Blooming Grove is a small community located in New York, within Orange County. The total population is 3,866. It ranks as the 431st most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Blooming Grove is 24.3 years. This is 39% lower than the state median of 39.8 years. With 43.8% of the population under 18, South Blooming Grove has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in South Blooming Grove is $62,316. This is 28% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 38.1%. This is 172% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.4%. This is 79% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $509,900. Housing costs are 20% higher than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in South Blooming Grove is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.5% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

28.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 93.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South Blooming Grove, 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.