Hudson Valley by the Numbers
We love digging into the numbers and trends, so we can take a close look at what’s happening in our communities and why. This information helps our communities to make informed decisions about important issues including infrastructure, housing, education, workforce, and community issues.
February 2021
Measuring Inequality
February 23rd, 2021 The GINI coefficient is a measure of income inequality that represents the degree of inequality on a scale of one to zero. A GINI coefficient of zero means there is [...]
Percent of Hudson Valley 65+ Population Living Alone
February 9th, 2021 A significant proportion of people over the age sixty-five live alone. The percentage is between 3%-12% across the Hudson Valley, and is higher for women than men. As people continue to socially [...]
Number of Bridges by County
February 2nd, 2021 Our region has 3,136 bridges. That is approximately 1 bridge for every 775 people. There are more bridges in rural areas but higher traffic volumes on bridges in urban areas. [...]
January 2021
Employment Rates by Sex and County
January 19th, 2021 Across our region there are uneven employment rates between men and women. As of 2019, Rockland County had the greatest difference with only 70 percent of women between the ages [...]