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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bethpage

New York · 15,761 residents · 3.576 sq mi
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Bethpage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $52,533. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $193,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,761
−5%vs 2000
vs 16,543 in 2000
1990 – 2024
4,407 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 4,626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.6
−9%vs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
16K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Bethpage
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,533
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,173 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,749
−33%vs 2000
vs $27,850 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$193,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $225,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$784
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $995 in 2000
US average: $450
88.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.8% in 2000
11.9% rent
3.7
+15%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(15,208)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(432)
Asian3%(466)
Other0.5%(75)
Diversity Score14.5%(2,293)
15
−23%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.5%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bethpage, New York?

Bethpage, New York has about 15,761 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Bethpage, New York earns about $52,533 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 $193,500, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Bethpage, New York?

About 21.5% 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 3.3% of people in Bethpage, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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