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Bethpage

New York · 17,123 residents · 3.576 sq mi
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Bethpage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,257. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $605,900. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,123
+4%since 2000
from 16,543 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,788 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+18%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Bethpage
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,257
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,173 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,179
+95%since 2000
from $27,850 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−7%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$605,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,014
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $995 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+54%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(15,066)
Black0.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(785)
Asian3%(494)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.9%(3,120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(12,410)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(1,768)
Asian15.2%(2,608)
Other1.9%(317)
Diversity Score55.1%(9,429)
Diversity Score
55
+192%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 86.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2016
from 84.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethpage, New York?

Bethpage, New York has about 17,123 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethpage, New York?

The typical household in Bethpage, New York earns about $122,257 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethpage, New York expensive?

In Bethpage, New York, the median home is worth about $605,900, and the typical rent is about $2,014 a month.

How educated are people in Bethpage, New York?

About 43.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bethpage, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethpage, New York?

About 5.6% of people in Bethpage, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethpage, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethpage, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,362 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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