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Dobbs Ferry, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Dobbs Ferry, New York is 11,397 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 171st-largest city in New York. The median household income is $167,927, the median home value is $719,300, and the median age is 40.2.

The population has grown 5.3% since 2010 (10,937 → 11,513).

11,397

Population

4704

People / sq mi

$167,927

Median Income

$719,300

Median Home Value

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Dobbs Ferry covers 2.4 sq mi of land at 4704 people per square mile.

About Dobbs Ferry, NY

What sets Dobbs Ferry apart is money: median household income runs $167,927, above the US median of $78,538. With 11,397 residents, Dobbs Ferry is a city in New York.

Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $167,927, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 1.8% — below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $719,300, with typical rent around $2,346.

Dobbs Ferry is among the best-educated US cities: 67.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 22.8%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.

Taken together, the income and housing figures place Dobbs Ferry firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.

Dobbs Ferry village Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Dobbs Ferry village had a population of 10,937 in 2010 and 11,513 in 2024, a 5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,513 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.37%.

2024 · 12K20102024
Dobbs Ferry village population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

11,513

Population (2024)

10,937

Population (2010)

11,513

Peak (2024)

0.37%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,937
201110,992
201211,012
201311,065
201411,096
201511,110
201611,113
201711,065
201811,016
201911,027
202011,475
202111,442
202211,371
202311,388
202411,513

Race & Ethnicity

White71.7%
Black or African American3.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$167,927

Median Household Income

$72,896

Per Capita Income

1.8%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$719,300

Median Home Value

$2,346

Median Rent

62.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.0%

High School+

67.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

17.2%

Drive Alone

46.6%

Public Transit

22.8%

Work From Home

34.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

16.3%

Foreign Born

71.4%

Non-English at Home

2.3%

Veterans

7.5%

With Disability

96.6%

Health Insurance

98.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management30.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.3%
Information9.8%
Construction7.9%
Transportation & Warehousing7.7%
Public Administration4.8%
Retail Trade2.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.1%
Manufacturing2.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dobbs Ferry, New York has a population of 11,397 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 171st-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Dobbs Ferry, New York is $167,927, with 1.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Dobbs Ferry, New York is $719,300, with median monthly rent at $2,346 and a homeownership rate of 62.3%.

The median age in Dobbs Ferry, New York is 40.2 years. The population is 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

The population has grown 5.3% since 2010 (10,937 → 11,513).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.