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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bethpage

New York · 16,543 residents · 3.576 sq mi
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Bethpage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,173. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $225,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,543
+5%since 1990
from 15,761 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,626 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 4,407 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
+10%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Bethpage
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,173
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,533 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,850
+49%since 1990
from $18,749 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$225,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $193,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$995
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $784 in 1990
US average: $602
87.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.1% in 1990
12.2% rent
3.2
−13%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(15,208)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(432)
Asian3%(466)
Diversity Score14.5%(2,293)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(15,066)
Black0.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(785)
Asian3%(494)
Diversity Score18.9%(3,120)
19
+30%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.2%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−8%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethpage, New York?

Bethpage, New York has about 16,543 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bethpage, New York earns about $70,173 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 $225,100, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Bethpage, New York?

About 26.2% 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.

Has Bethpage, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethpage, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 782 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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