Population Statistics for Beacon, New York in 2024


  • Total population: 14,834, male: 7,430 and female: 7,404
  • Median age: 42.0 years, male: 41.0 and female: 42.8
  • Median household income: $107,859
  • Housing units: 6,753 total, occupied: 6,507 and vacant: 246

Population by Age and Gender

In Beacon, New York, there are 1,583 males under 18 years old (21.3%), 4,982 aged 18 to 64 (67.1%), and 865 aged 65 and over (11.6%). Among females, 1,380 are under 18 years old (18.6%), 4,755 aged 18 to 64 (64.2%), and 1,269 aged 65 and over (17.1%).


Population Demographics by Race

Based on the latest data, the population in Beacon, New York is 62.0% (9,194 people) White. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.2% (3,003 people) of the total. Black or African American alone represents 8.8% (1,312 people), while Asian alone makes up 2.9% (432 people).



Household Income

About 24.8% of all households earn under $50,000. Around 24.2% of households have incomes between $50,000 and $100,000, while 31.8% earn between $100,000 and $200,000. A small portion, 19.3%, report incomes over $200,000.




Households and Families

About 58.5% of households are married couples, while 5.3% are headed by a male householder with no spouse present. Female householders account for 14.1% of households, and 22.1% are non-family households.



Marital Status of Population

Overall, 52.6% of men and 48.2% of women are currently married. Among those who have never married, the share is 36.5% for men and 31.5% for women. Divorce rates are 12.6% among women compared to 9.0% for men, while 7.8% of women and 1.9% of men are widowed.



Educational attainment (Age 25+)

Among men: 12.8% have no degree, 24.5% have a high school diploma or equivalent, 15.5% have some college or an associate degree, 26.0% hold a bachelor’s degree, and 21.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Among women: 7.3% have no degree, 22.0% have a high school diploma or equivalent, 20.1% have some college or an associate degree, 27.9% hold a bachelor’s degree, and 22.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.



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FAQ

What was the population of Beacon in 2023?

The total population in 2023 was 14,834.

What is the median age in Beacon?

The median age is 42.0 years.

What is the median household income in Beacon?

Median household income (in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars) is $107,859.

What percentage of the population is White in Beacon?

The White population is 64.8%.

What share of the population is 65 years and over in Beacon?

Overall 14.4% of the population is 65 years old and over.

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