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New Square, NY
Village in Rockland County, New York.
Population
9,803
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
26,736
ZIP codes
0
New Square and its ZIP codes
New Square at a glance
- New Square is about 63 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 204th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $31,443, 63% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $662,400 (56% above New York) and median rent is $1,799 a month.
Local data for New Square, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Square, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,443
Poverty rate
58.8%
Median home value
$662,400
Median rent
$1,799/mo
Homeownership
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher
5.5%
Median age
15.7
Average commute
13.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (692), German Americans (239), Arab Americans (95).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockland County. PPP loans are for New Square.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,559
138,234 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,930
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $5,506 per person
How people get to work
New Square, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone26.5%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walked52.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 13.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Square, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
450
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
990
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Square, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
29.2%
U.S. 12.8% +16.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near New Square
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HillcrestCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 1.3 |
| New HempsteadVillage | 0.9 mi | 2.8 |
| Spring ValleyVillage | 1.9 mi | 2 |
| New CityCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 15.5 |
| MonseyCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.3 |
| KaserVillage | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Wesley HillsVillage | 2.8 mi | 3.4 |
| NanuetCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 5.4 |
| BardoniaCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.6 |
| ViolaCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.8 |
| PomonaVillage | 3.6 mi | 2.4 |
| Mount IvyCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Chestnut RidgeVillage | 4.2 mi | 5 |
| CongersCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.2 |
| MontebelloVillage | 4.6 mi | 4.3 |
| ThiellsCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Square, NY in?
- New Square is in Rockland County, New York.
- What is the population of New Square, NY?
- About 9,803 people live in New Square, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Square?
- Nearby places include Hillcrest (0.8 mi), New Hempstead (0.9 mi), Spring Valley (1.9 mi), New City (2.2 mi), Monsey (2.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023