Inwood, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Inwood, New York is 11,964 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 163rd-largest city in New York. The median household income is $79,500, the median home value is $610,600, and the median age is 30.7.
11,964
Population
7501
People / sq mi
$79,500
Median Income
$610,600
Median Home Value
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Inwood covers 1.6 sq mi of land at 7501 people per square mile.
About Inwood, NY
Inwood is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 4.4% of the population. Inwood is a city in New York with a population of 11,964.
Median household income is $79,500, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 12.3%, close to the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $610,600, with typical rent around $1,938.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 24.3%, below the national 35.0%. About 8.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34.8% |
| Black or African American | 16.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$79,500
Median Household Income
$29,204
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$610,600
Median Home Value
$1,938
Median Rent
47.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
73.3%
High School+
24.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
16.6%
Drive Alone
44.6%
Public Transit
8.6%
Work From Home
34.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
4.4%
Foreign Born
38.5%
Non-English at Home
1.2%
Veterans
8.9%
With Disability
91.2%
Health Insurance
94.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.0% |
| Construction | 9.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 9.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.8% |
| Retail Trade | 6.5% |
| Public Administration | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3.2% |
| Information | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Inwood, New York has a population of 11,964 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 163rd-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Inwood, New York is $79,500, with 12.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Inwood, New York is $610,600, with median monthly rent at $1,938 and a homeownership rate of 47.7%.
The median age in Inwood, New York is 30.7 years. The population is 52.2% male and 47.8% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.