New York Population Losses Now Spreading To NYC, Westchester, Nassau Counties New York Population Losses Now Spreading To NYC, Westchester, Nassau Counties
New York Population Losses Now Spreading To NYC, Westchester, Nassau Counties The mass exodus of residents leaving New York State is not exclusive to upstate, and has spread to the New York City, Westchester and Long Island. The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 population estimates are out, and the numbers show that nearly 50,000 New Yorkers left the Empire State, with a notable increase in Nassau and Westchester counties. In total, statewide, 48,500 people left New York, which was one of just nine states to lose population over the previous year - a 0.25 percent decline that leaves the state’s population at approximately 19.5 million people. It is the third straight year …
Blame It On The Rain, Snow: Cuomo Poses Theory For Upstate Population Flight Blame It On The Rain, Snow: Cuomo Poses Theory For Upstate Population Flight
Blame It On The Rain, Snow: Cuomo Poses Theory For Upstate Population Flight Snowy winters in Upstate New York is not a new phenomenon.  But Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle blames lousy cold weather -- including excessive snow and rain -- on the loss of nearly 1 million residents in northern NY counties during the past decade, according to multiple news reports. On Tuesday, Sept. 25, Cuomo said that upstate population is shrinking because many of those moving out of New York simply want to live in a better climate. Upstate counties have collectively experienced a population drop of nearly 1 million people over the past 10 years, but the governor drew no connection …
New York Ranks High Among Best Educated States New York Ranks High Among Best Educated States
New York Ranks High Among Best Educated States Ten states were ranked as the most highly educated states in the nation, according to data collected from the U.S. Census Bureau between 2012 and 2016. And the state that led the ranking, according to a Zippia report was Massachusetts. Zippia ranked states based on the percentage of adults in each state with at least a Master's degree. While the majority of the mist highly-educated states were concentrated in the Northeast, there are a few outliers as well. New York state ranked an impressive fifth place nationwide. Here are the other most highly-educated states in America: Maryland in …
Connecticut Ranks High Among Best Educated States Connecticut Ranks High Among Best Educated States
Connecticut Ranks High Among Best Educated States Ten states were ranked as the most highly educated states in the nation, according to data collected from the U.S. Census Bureau between 2012 and 2016. And the state that led the ranking, according to a Zippia report was Massachusetts. Zippia ranked states based on the percentage of adults in each state with at least a Master's degree. While the majority of the mist highly-educated states were concentrated in the Northeast, there are a few outliers as well. Connecticut ranked an impressive third place nationwide.  Here are the other most highly-educated states in America: Maryland in se…
This Westchester Locale Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey This Westchester Locale Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey
This Westchester Locale Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey The typical American household earned $55,322 in 2016, roughly $4,000 higher than 2009’s median income of $51,425, according to 24/7 Wall St.  In a number of small towns throughout the nation, more than half of households earn nearly three times the national median. This is true in one Westchester community, according to a recent 24/7 Wall St. report. Rye ranked 30th nationwide, according to this analysis, with a median household income of $162,394 and median home value of $1,107,000.  Also, more than 73 percent of the adults living in Rye are college-educated, with at least a bachelor's d…
This Fairfield County Town Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey This Fairfield County Town Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey
This Fairfield County Town Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey The typical American household earned $55,322 in 2016, roughly $4,000 higher than 2009’s median income of $51,425, according to 24/7 Wall St. In a number of small towns throughout the nation, more than half of households earn more than three times the national median. This is true in one Fairfield County community, according to a recent 24/7 Wall St. report. Darien was ranked as the eighth richest town nationwide, according to this analysis, with a median household income of $208,125 and median home value of $1,248,200 Also, nearly 80 percent of the adults living in Darien are college-edu…
These Two Bergen County Boroughs Are Among Richest Places In America These Two Bergen County Boroughs Are Among Richest Places In America
These Two Bergen County Boroughs Are Among Richest Places In America Two Bergen County boroughs were listed among the 30 richest in the U.S. 24/7 Wall Street reviewed the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey Community Survey to determined which towns, cities, boroughs and villages were the nation's wealthiest. The wealthiest places in the U.S. is listed as Los Altos Hills, California, where the median household income is $243,701 and the median home value is $2 million. Haworth came in at No. 26 and Upper Saddle River is No. 22. The median household income in Haworth is $168,371 and $171,747 in Upper Saddle River. The median home value in Haworth…
Fairfield County Tops In Connecticut Population Gains Fairfield County Tops In Connecticut Population Gains
Fairfield County Tops In Connecticut Population Gains Fairfield County led the state in having population gains, according to numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The federal population count found that Connecticut gained 499 new residents between July 1, 2016 and July 1, 2017.  Fairfield County’s population gained 730 people for a total of 949,921. Since 2010, Fairfield County enjoyed a 3.6 percent population gain with 33,075 new residents, the Census found. Of Connecticut’s eight counties, three - Litchfield, Hartford and New London - lost population.  Hartford is the only other county that has seen a population growth since 2010 w…
This Hudson Valley County Is Third-Fastest Growing Statewide, Census Says This Hudson Valley County Is Third-Fastest Growing Statewide, Census Says
This Hudson Valley County Is Third-Fastest Growing Statewide, Census Says Dutchess enjoyed population gains between 2016 and 2017, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Dutchess County had the biggest net migration increase in the Hudson Valley region, with about 1,000 more people moving in than leaving the county last year. That made Dutchess the third-fastest growing county of New York's 62 counties. And now, its popular county executive, Marc Molinaro, is running for governor this year, challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Statewide, only Erie and Saratoga counties - which each had net migration increases of more than 2,000 people - were higher than…
Orange County Sees Population Gain, High Birth RaIe In Slow-Growth State Orange County Sees Population Gain, High Birth RaIe In Slow-Growth State
Orange County Sees Population Gain, High Birth RaIe In Slow-Growth State The outward migration of residents from Orange County has been reversed, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Orange County enjoyed one of its largest population growth rates from 2016 to 2017 in a state with slight growth according to the Census Bureau’s latest population estimates. Orange County, which suffered a net loss of nearly 2,700 residents from 2011 to 2012, witnessed a gain of more than 200 new residents from 2016 to 2017. Orange gained about the same number of people the prior year, according to the Census Bureau. Orange County’s estimated population of 382,226 as of July 1, 20…
REPORT: These Bergen County Towns Among Poorest In New Jersey REPORT: These Bergen County Towns Among Poorest In New Jersey
Report: These Bergen County Towns Among Poorest In New Jersey PASSAIC, N.J. – Three towns in Bergen County and two in Passaic are among the 35 poorest in New Jersey, according to a list released by NJ.com. The rankings are based on data on median household income from the U.S. Census Bureau, as well as poverty rates, the story says.  Here are the Bergen and Passaic County spots that made the list, along with their rankings, median household incomes and the percent of households below the poverty line, according to the article. 35: Fairview (Median income: $54,177; Percent below poverty: 16.4) 34: Lodi (Median income: $53,807; Percent below poverty: …