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Bethpage

New York · 16,658 residents · 3.576 sq mi
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Bethpage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,413. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $497,400. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 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: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,658
+1%since 2000
from 16,543 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,658 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 4,626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+14%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Bethpage
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,413
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,923
+83%since 2000
from $27,850 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$497,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,509
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $995 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
13.4% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+34%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(12,292)
Black0.9%(151)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(1,735)
Asian12.4%(2,066)
Other1.8%(299)
Diversity Score52.6%(8,764)
Diversity Score
53
+179%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.6%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethpage, New York?

Bethpage, New York has about 16,658 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bethpage, New York earns about $115,413 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 $497,400, and the typical rent is about $2,509 a month.

How educated are people in Bethpage, New York?

About 44.3% 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 897 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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