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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cold Spring Harbor

New York · 4,789 residents · 3.412 sq mi
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Cold Spring Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,608. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $347,500. With a median age of 39.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 132% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
50% 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

4,789
−4%vs 2000
vs 4,975 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,404 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 1,458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.6
−1%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Cold Spring Harbor
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$76,608
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $101,122 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$39,100
−25%vs 2000
vs $52,403 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$347,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $410,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$898
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,084 in 2000
US average: $450
87.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.9% in 2000
13.0% rent
4.5
+12%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,740)
Black0.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2%(98)
Asian1.3%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(452)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(4,737)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(58)
Asian1%(46)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score5.6%(267)
6
−39%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.6%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
21.5%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.4 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 26.8 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 Cold Spring Harbor, New York?

Cold Spring Harbor, New York has about 4,789 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cold Spring Harbor, New York?

The typical household in Cold Spring Harbor, New York earns about $76,608 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cold Spring Harbor, New York expensive?

In Cold Spring Harbor, New York, the median home is worth about $347,500, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Cold Spring Harbor, New York?

About 49.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cold Spring Harbor, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cold Spring Harbor, New York?

About 1.6% of people in Cold Spring Harbor, 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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