Poestenkill, NY Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Poestenkill?

Per Capita income in Poestenkill is $46,112.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Poestenkill?

Median Family Income in Poestenkill is $89,625.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Poestenkill?

Median Household Income in Poestenkill is $82,500.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Poestenkill?

Income or Wage Gap in Poestenkill is 11.5%.Women in Poestenkill earn 88.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Poestenkill?

Inequality or Gini Index in Poestenkill is 0.38.

Q: What is the Total Population of Poestenkill?

Total Population of Poestenkill is 754.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Poestenkill?

Total Male Population of Poestenkill is 326.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Poestenkill?

Total Female Population of Poestenkill is 428.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Poestenkill?

There are 76.17 Males per 100 Females in Poestenkill.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Poestenkill?

There are 131.29 Females per 100 Males in Poestenkill.

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Poestenkill Map

Poestenkill Overview

$46,112

PER CAPITA INCOME

$89,625

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$82,500

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

11.5%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

88.5¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.38

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

754

TOTAL POPULATION

326

MALE POPULATION

428

FEMALE POPULATION

76.17

MALES / 100 FEMALES

131.29

FEMALES / 100 MALES

50.4

MEDIAN AGE

2.8

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.4

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

496

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

77.1%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Poestenkill Zip Codes

12140

Poestenkill Area Codes

518

Income in Poestenkill

Income Overview in Poestenkill

Per Capita Income in Poestenkill is $46,112, while median incomes of families and households are $89,625 and $82,500 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	754	$46,112
Median Family Income	211	$89,625
Mean Family Income	211	$113,150
Median Household Income	316	$82,500
Mean Household Income	316	$108,164
Income Deficit	211	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	754	11.55%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	754	88.45¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	754	0.38

Earnings by Sex in Poestenkill

Average Earnings in Poestenkill are $48,567, $50,875 for men and $45,000 for women, a difference of 11.6%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	253 (49.7%)	$50,875
Female	256 (50.3%)	$45,000
Total	509 (100.0%)	$48,567

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Poestenkill

The most common earnings brackets in Poestenkill are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (60 | 23.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (67 | 26.2%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	6 (2.4%)	8 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499	7 (2.8%)	23 (9.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	15 (5.9%)	14 (5.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999	25 (9.9%)	51 (19.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999	22 (8.7%)	11 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	41 (16.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	60 (23.7%)	2 (0.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999	11 (4.3%)	9 (3.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	23 (9.1%)	67 (26.2%)
$100,000+	40 (15.8%)	9 (3.5%)
Total	253 (100.0%)	256 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Poestenkill

Average earnings in Poestenkill are $52,025 for men and $48,323 for women, a difference of 7.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $99,125, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $50,714. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $77,955, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $37,340.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$50,714	$48,125
College or Associate's Degree	$51,563	$37,340
Bachelor's Degree	$99,125	$77,955
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$52,025	$48,323

Family Income in Poestenkill

Family Income Brackets in Poestenkill

According to the Poestenkill family income data, there are 66 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.3% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	12	5.7%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	0	0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	0	0.0%
$35,000 to $49,999	25	11.8%
$50,000 to $74,999	11	5.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	66	31.3%
$100,000 to $149,999	50	23.7%
$150,000 to $199,999	22	10.4%
$200,000+	25	11.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Poestenkill

4-person families (34 | 16.1%) account for the highest median family income in Poestenkill with $242,708 per family, while 4-person families (34 | 16.1%) have the highest median income of $60,677 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	134 (63.5%)	$79,392
3-Person Families	27 (12.8%)	$153,523
4-Person Families	34 (16.1%)	$242,708
5-Person Families	16 (7.6%)	$0
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	211 (100.0%)	$89,625

Family Income by Number of Earners in Poestenkill

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	5 (2.4%)	$0
1 Earner	102 (48.3%)	$78,041
2 Earners	65 (30.8%)	$152,841
3+ Earners	39 (18.5%)	$138,281
Total	211 (100.0%)	$89,625

Household Income in Poestenkill

Household Income Brackets in Poestenkill

With 94 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Poestenkill, accounting for 29.7% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	12	3.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	18	5.7%
$15,000 to $24,999	0	0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	0	0.0%
$35,000 to $49,999	55	17.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	11	3.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	94	29.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	58	18.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	22	7.0%
$200,000+	46	14.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Poestenkill

The median household income in Poestenkill is $82,500, with the highest median household income of $154,659 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 73 households (23.1%) fall into this category.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	73 (23.1%)	$154,659
45 to 64 Years	153 (48.4%)	$84,250
65+ Years	90 (28.5%)	$78,649
Total	316 (100.0%)	$82,500

Poverty in Poestenkill

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Poestenkill

With 9.8% poverty level for males and 16.1% for females among the residents of Poestenkill, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (100.0%) and 7 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	12 (40.0%)	7 (100.0%)
5 Years	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	9 (30.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	9 (42.9%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.3%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	9 (23.7%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	14 (17.3%)
65 to 74 Years	10 (41.7%)	18 (50.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	32 (9.8%)	69 (16.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Poestenkill

According to the poverty statistics in Poestenkill, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	18 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	21 (70.0%)
12 to 14 Years	13 (100.0%)	12 (57.1%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	8 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	46 (100.0%)	19 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	14 (100.0%)	38 (92.7%)
35 to 44 Years	33 (100.0%)	29 (76.3%)
45 to 54 Years	65 (100.0%)	66 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years	79 (100.0%)	67 (82.7%)
65 to 74 Years	14 (58.3%)	18 (50.0%)
75 Years and over	12 (100.0%)	81 (100.0%)
Total	294 (90.2%)	359 (83.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Poestenkill

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	100 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	36 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	136 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Poestenkill

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	3 (16.7%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	12 (16.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Poestenkill

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	3 (16.7%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	12 (16.0%)

Race in Poestenkill

The most populous races in Poestenkill are White / Caucasian (707 | 93.8%), Two or more Races (27 | 3.6%), and Asian (20 | 2.6%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	20	2.6%
Black / African American	0	0.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	0	0.0%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	707	93.8%
Two or more Races	27	3.6%
Some other Race	0	0.0%
Total	754	100.0%

Ancestry in Poestenkill

The most populous ancestries reported in Poestenkill are German (243 | 32.2%), Irish (191 | 25.3%), English (169 | 22.4%), Italian (107 | 14.2%), and Polish (64 | 8.5%), together accounting for 102.6% of all Poestenkill residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	23	3.0%
Blackfeet	10	1.3%
Burmese	2	0.3%
Dutch	60	8.0%
English	169	22.4%
European	12	1.6%
French	47	6.2%
French Canadian	30	4.0%
German	243	32.2%
Indian (Asian)	18	2.4%
Irish	191	25.3%
Iroquois	2	0.3%
Italian	107	14.2%
Native Hawaiian	7	0.9%
Polish	64	8.5%
Portuguese	26	3.5%
Russian	11	1.5%
Swedish	26	3.5%
Ukrainian	12	1.6%
Welsh	8	1.1%
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Immigrants in Poestenkill

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Asia	20	2.6%
China	18	2.4%
Eastern Asia	20	2.6%
Europe	10	1.3%
Germany	10	1.3%
Korea	2	0.3%
Western Europe	10	1.3%
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Sex and Age in Poestenkill

The most populous age groups in Poestenkill are 60 to 64 Years (62 | 19.0%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (67 | 15.7%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	30 (9.2%)	7 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Years	10 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years	13 (4.0%)	51 (11.9%)
15 to 19 Years	28 (8.6%)	19 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Years	18 (5.5%)	8 (1.9%)
25 to 29 Years	14 (4.3%)	15 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)
40 to 44 Years	33 (10.1%)	32 (7.5%)
45 to 49 Years	37 (11.4%)	23 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years	28 (8.6%)	43 (10.1%)
55 to 59 Years	17 (5.2%)	67 (15.7%)
60 to 64 Years	62 (19.0%)	14 (3.3%)
65 to 69 Years	9 (2.8%)	36 (8.4%)
70 to 74 Years	15 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years	7 (2.1%)	24 (5.6%)
80 to 84 Years	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)
85 Years and over	5 (1.5%)	49 (11.5%)
Total	326 (100.0%)	428 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Poestenkill

Median Family Size in Poestenkill

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	136 (64.4%)	2.91
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	75 (35.5%)	2.63
Total Families	211 (100.0%)	2.81

Median Household Size in Poestenkill

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	136 (43.0%)	2.91
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	75 (23.7%)	2.63
Non-family	105 (33.2%)	1.53
Total Households	316 (100.0%)	2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Poestenkill

Out of a total of 316 households in Poestenkill, 211 (66.8%) are family households, while 105 (33.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 134, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 75.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	75 (23.7%)
2-Person Households	134 (42.4%)	18 (5.7%)
3-Person Households	27 (8.5%)	12 (3.8%)
4-Person Households	34 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	16 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	211 (66.8%)	105 (33.2%)

Female Fertility in Poestenkill

Fertility by Age in Poestenkill

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Poestenkill

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Poestenkill

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Poestenkill

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Poestenkill

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Poestenkill

Employment by Class of Employer in Poestenkill

Among the 496 employed individuals in Poestenkill, private company employees (292 | 58.9%), local government employees (71 | 14.3%), and state government employees (62 | 12.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	292	58.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	16	3.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	26	5.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations	19	3.8%
Local Government Employees	71	14.3%
State Government Employees	62	12.5%
Federal Government Employees	10	2.0%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	496	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Poestenkill

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	41 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	65 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	131 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	84 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	76 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	18 (30.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	496 (77.1%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Poestenkill

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	122 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	162 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	124 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	411 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Poestenkill

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Poestenkill are Management (76 | 15.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (68 | 13.7%), Health Technologists (50 | 10.1%), Community & Social Service (34 | 6.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (34 | 6.9%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Poestenkill, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (57.9%), Business & Financial (53.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (10.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	44 (57.9%)	32 (42.1%)
Business & Financial	8 (53.3%)	7 (46.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	0 (0.0%)	20 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	8 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service	0 (0.0%)	34 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	34 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	7 (10.3%)	61 (89.7%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	50 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	59 (27.7%)	154 (72.3%)
Total (Overall)	240 (48.4%)	256 (51.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Poestenkill are Cleaning & Maintenance (19 | 3.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (16 | 3.2%), and Healthcare Support (9 | 1.8%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Poestenkill, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (50.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (42.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (57.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	8 (50.0%)	8 (50.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	8 (42.1%)	11 (57.9%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	16 (36.4%)	28 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)	240 (48.4%)	256 (51.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Poestenkill are Office & Administration (74 | 14.9%), and Sales & Related (38 | 7.7%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	21 (55.3%)	17 (44.7%)
Office & Administration	20 (27.0%)	54 (73.0%)
Total (Category)	41 (36.6%)	71 (63.4%)
Total (Overall)	240 (48.4%)	256 (51.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Poestenkill are , and Construction & Extraction (23 | 4.6%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	240 (48.4%)	256 (51.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Poestenkill are Production (72 | 14.5%), Material Moving (17 | 3.4%), and Transportation (15 | 3.0%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	69 (95.8%)	3 (4.2%)
Transportation	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	101 (97.1%)	3 (2.9%)
Total (Overall)	240 (48.4%)	256 (51.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Poestenkill

Employment Industries in Poestenkill

Employment Industries by Sex in Poestenkill

The Poestenkill industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	41 (73.2%)	15 (26.8%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	42 (71.2%)	17 (28.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	36 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	8 (80.0%)	2 (20.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	33 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	0 (0.0%)	55 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	0 (0.0%)	74 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	7 (26.9%)	19 (73.1%)
Public Administration	61 (61.6%)	38 (38.4%)
Total	240 (48.4%)	256 (51.6%)

Education in Poestenkill

School Enrollment in Poestenkill

The most common levels of schooling among the 166 students in Poestenkill are college / undergraduate (60 | 36.1%), middle school (54 | 32.5%), and graduate / professional (18 | 10.8%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	6.0%
Elementary School	10	6.0%
Middle School	54	32.5%
High School	14	8.4%
College / Undergraduate	60	36.1%
Graduate / Professional	18	10.8%
Total	166	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Poestenkill

Out of a total of 166 students who are enrolled in schools in Poestenkill, 6 (3.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 160 (96.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (18.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 10 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	64 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	26 (81.2%)	6 (18.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	160 (96.4%)	6 (3.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Poestenkill

Education (45 | 25.7%), business (27 | 15.4%), visual & performing arts (27 | 15.4%), computers & mathematics (16 | 9.1%), and engineering (14 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 175 individuals in Poestenkill who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	16	9.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	12	6.9%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	9	5.1%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	14	8.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	11	6.3%
Business	27	15.4%
Education	45	25.7%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	0	0.0%
Visual & Performing Arts	27	15.4%
Communications	2	1.1%
Arts & Humanities	12	6.9%
Total	175	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Poestenkill

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Poestenkill

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Poestenkill are males with 2 vehicles (136, accounting for 56.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (98, making up 53.1%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	92 (35.9%)
2 Vehicles	136 (56.7%)	98 (38.3%)
3 Vehicles	41 (17.1%)	41 (16.0%)
4 Vehicles	26 (10.8%)	8 (3.1%)
5 or more Vehicles	37 (15.4%)	17 (6.6%)
Total	240 (100.0%)	256 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Poestenkill

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Poestenkill are 30 to 34 minutes (102 commuters, 23.8%), 25 to 29 minutes (73 commuters, 17.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (51 commuters, 11.9%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	45	10.5%
5 to 9 Minutes	27	6.3%
10 to 14 Minutes	45	10.5%
15 to 19 Minutes	51	11.9%
20 to 24 Minutes	17	4.0%
25 to 29 Minutes	73	17.0%
30 to 34 Minutes	102	23.8%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	27	6.3%
45 to 59 Minutes	42	9.8%
60 to 89 Minutes	0	0.0%
90 or more Minutes	0	0.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Poestenkill

The most common commute times in Poestenkill are 25 to 29 minutes (53 commuters, 23.9%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (57 commuters, 27.5%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	15 (6.8%)	30 (14.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes	20 (9.0%)	7 (3.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes	25 (11.3%)	20 (9.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes	34 (15.3%)	17 (8.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes	6 (2.7%)	11 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes	53 (23.9%)	20 (9.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes	45 (20.3%)	57 (27.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	12 (5.4%)	15 (7.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes	12 (5.4%)	30 (14.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Poestenkill

The most frequent times of departure to work in Poestenkill are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (61, 27.5%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (51, 24.6%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	27 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	28 (13.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	36 (16.2%)	22 (10.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	61 (27.5%)	51 (24.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	21 (9.5%)	46 (22.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	23 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	18 (8.1%)	9 (4.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	11 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	25 (11.3%)	8 (3.9%)
Total	222 (100.0%)	207 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Poestenkill

Occupancy by Ownership in Poestenkill

Of the total 316 dwellings in Poestenkill, owner-occupied units account for 214 (67.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 102 (32.3%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	214	67.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	102	32.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units	316	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Poestenkill

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	75	23.7%
2-Person Household	152	48.1%
3-Person Household	39	12.3%
4+ Person Household	50	15.8%
Total Housing Units	316	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Poestenkill

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	30 (40.0%)	45 (60.0%)
2-Person Household	104 (68.4%)	48 (31.6%)
3-Person Household	39 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household	41 (82.0%)	9 (18.0%)
Total Housing Units	214 (67.7%)	102 (32.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Poestenkill

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
High School Diploma	85 (76.6%)	26 (23.4%)
College/Associate Degree	78 (66.1%)	40 (33.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	51 (60.7%)	33 (39.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Poestenkill

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	41	13.0%
35 to 44 Years	32	10.1%
45 to 54 Years	94	29.7%
55 to 64 Years	59	18.7%
65 to 74 Years	33	10.4%
75 to 84 Years	15	4.8%
85 Years and Over	42	13.3%
Total	316	100.0%

Housing Finances in Poestenkill

Median Income by Occupancy in Poestenkill

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	214 (67.7%)	$127,778
Renter-Occupied	102 (32.3%)	$49,000
Average	316 (100.0%)	$82,500

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Poestenkill

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	12 (11.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999	18 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	10 (4.7%)	45 (44.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	11 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999	69 (32.2%)	25 (24.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999	49 (22.9%)	9 (8.8%)
$150,000 or more	68 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	214 (100.0%)	102 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Poestenkill

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	37 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	5 (2.3%)	39 (38.2%)
$800 to $999	8 (3.7%)	18 (17.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499	32 (14.9%)	26 (25.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999	96 (44.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	21 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	15 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	214 (100.0%)	102 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Poestenkill

Housing Structures in Poestenkill

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	260	82.3%
Single Unit, Attached	0	0.0%
2 Unit Apartments	27	8.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	29	9.2%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	316	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Poestenkill

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	202 (77.7%)	58 (22.3%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	12 (44.4%)	15 (55.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	29 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	214 (67.7%)	102 (32.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Poestenkill

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms	25 (11.7%)	71 (69.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms	74 (34.6%)	10 (9.8%)
8 or more Rooms	115 (53.7%)	18 (17.6%)
Total	214 (100.0%)	102 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Poestenkill

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	0 (0.0%)	30 (29.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	60 (28.0%)	9 (8.8%)
Electricity	13 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	134 (62.6%)	54 (52.9%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	7 (3.3%)	9 (8.8%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	214 (100.0%)	102 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Poestenkill

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	24 (11.2%)	83 (81.4%)
2 Vehicles	129 (60.3%)	19 (18.6%)
3 or more Vehicles	61 (28.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	214 (100.0%)	102 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Poestenkill

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Poestenkill

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	80	134
Median Property Value	$240,000	$250,000
Median Household Income	$78,311	$68
Monthly Housing Costs	-	-
Real Estate Taxes	-	-

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Poestenkill

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	58 (72.5%)	87 (64.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999	22 (27.5%)	41 (30.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.5%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	80 (100.0%)	134 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Poestenkill

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	18 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	10 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	37 (46.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	15 (18.8%)	32 (23.9%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	34 (25.4%)
Total	80 (100.0%)	134 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Poestenkill

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	8 (10.0%)	152,727 (113,975.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x	44 (55.0%)	75 (56.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x	0 (0.0%)	59 (44.0%)
4.0x or more	28 (35.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	80 (100.0%)	134 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Poestenkill

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	80 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	80 (100.0%)	134 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Poestenkill

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Poestenkill

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	47 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	78 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	59 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	55 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	71 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	121 (92.4%)	10 (7.6%)
55 to 64 Years	145 (90.6%)	15 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years	60 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	93 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	729 (96.7%)	25 (3.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Poestenkill

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	47 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	78 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	59 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Poestenkill

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	95 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	91 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	151 (91.0%)	15 (9.0%)
$100,000 and over	366 (97.3%)	10 (2.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Poestenkill

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	29 (61.7%)	47 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years	28 (35.9%)	60 (76.9%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	59 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	3 (5.4%)	55 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	9 (12.7%)	62 (87.3%)
45 to 54 Years	10 (7.6%)	121 (92.4%)
55 to 64 Years	23 (14.4%)	131 (81.9%)
65 to 74 Years	60 (100.0%)	55 (91.7%)
75 Years and over	93 (100.0%)	57 (61.3%)
Total	255 (33.8%)	647 (85.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Poestenkill

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	20 (33.9%)
18 to 34 Years	7 (11.7%)	11 (18.3%)
35 to 64 Years	12 (6.8%)	7 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years	9 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	12 (100.0%)	57 (70.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Poestenkill

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Poestenkill: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	12 (6.8%)	7 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Poestenkill: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Poestenkill: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	20 (33.9%)
18 to 34 Years	7 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Poestenkill: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	9 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	49 (60.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Poestenkill: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	12 (14.8%)

Technology Access in Poestenkill

Computing Device Access in Poestenkill

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	259	82.0%
Smartphone	267	84.5%
Tablet	165	52.2%
No Computing Device	20	6.3%
Total	316	100.0%

Internet Access in Poestenkill

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	5	1.6%
Broadband Home	211	66.8%
Cellular Data Only	75	23.7%
Satellite Internet	21	6.7%
No Internet	12	3.8%
Total	316	100.0%

Poestenkill Summary

Poestenkill is a town located in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 4,530 at the 2010 census. The town is in the eastern part of the county and is south of Troy.

History

The area that is now Poestenkill was first settled in 1764 by Dutch and German immigrants. The town was formed in 1788 from the Town of Sand Lake. The town was named after the Poesten Kill, a tributary of the Hudson River.

In the early 19th century, the town was known for its production of potash, which was used in the production of soap and glass. The town also had several mills, including a gristmill, a sawmill, and a paper mill.

Geography

Poestenkill is located in the eastern part of Rensselaer County. It is bordered by the towns of Berlin to the north, Sand Lake to the east, Brunswick to the south, and Stephentown to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.2 square miles, of which 33.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3%) is water.

The Poesten Kill a tributary of the Hudson River flows through the town

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,541 people, 1,717 households, and 1,269 families residing in the town. The population density was 137.3 people per square mile (53.0/km^2). There were 1,817 housing units at an average density of 54.9 per square mile (21.2/km^2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.90% White, 0.53% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.

There were 1,717 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,938, and the median income for a family was $58,906. Males had a median income of $41,944 versus $30,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,945. About 3.2% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The economy of Poestenkill is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including apples, corn, hay, and vegetables. There are also several small manufacturing businesses in the town, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, paper products, and textiles.

The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

The town is served by the Poestenkill Post Office, which is located in the center of town. The town is also served by the Poestenkill Fire Department, which is located in the center of town.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Poestenkill?

Per Capita income in Poestenkill is $46,112.

What is the Median Family Income in Poestenkill?

Median Family Income in Poestenkill is $89,625.

What is the Median Household income in Poestenkill?

Median Household Income in Poestenkill is $82,500.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Poestenkill?

Income or Wage Gap in Poestenkill is 11.5%.

Women in Poestenkill earn 88.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Poestenkill?

Inequality or Gini Index in Poestenkill is 0.38.

What is the Total Population of Poestenkill?

Total Population of Poestenkill is 754.

What is the Total Male Population of Poestenkill?

Total Male Population of Poestenkill is 326.

What is the Total Female Population of Poestenkill?

Total Female Population of Poestenkill is 428.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Poestenkill?

There are 76.17 Males per 100 Females in Poestenkill.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Poestenkill?

There are 131.29 Females per 100 Males in Poestenkill.

What is the Median Population Age in Poestenkill?

Median Population Age in Poestenkill is 50.4 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Poestenkill

Average Family Size in Poestenkill is 2.8 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Poestenkill

Average Household Size in Poestenkill is 2.4 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Poestenkill?

There are 496 People in the Labor Forcein in Poestenkill.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Poestenkill?

77.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Poestenkill.