Demographics & People — Pearl River, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,282 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~15,900 |
| Median Age | 41.9 |
| Total Households | 5,798 |
| Family Households | 4,196 |
| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,167 |
| Black or African American | 173 |
| Asian | 577 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,444 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Irish | 5,715 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,674 |
| Other groups | 2,791 |
| Italian | 2,646 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,284 |
| German | 1,644 |
| Polish | 914 |
| English | 877 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 720 |
| Hispanic: South American | 672 |
Language
| English Only | 12,338 |
| Spanish | 1,647 |
| Population 5+ | 15,363 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 434 |
| Population 18+ | 12,752 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pearl River, New York.