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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cold Spring Harbor

New York · 4,975 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 $101,122. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $410,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 133% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,975
+4%since 1990
from 4,789 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,458 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,404 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+1%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Cold Spring Harbor
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$101,122
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $76,608 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$52,403
+34%since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$410,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $347,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,084
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $898 in 1990
US average: $602
88.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 87.0% in 1990
11.1% rent
4.1
−11%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(4,737)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(58)
Asian1%(46)
Diversity Score5.6%(267)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,740)
Black0.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2%(98)
Asian1.3%(65)
Diversity Score9.1%(452)
9
+63%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

59.4%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 49.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 92.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
27.7%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
−12%since 1990
from 30.4 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 Cold Spring Harbor, New York?

Cold Spring Harbor, New York has about 4,975 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cold Spring Harbor, New York earns about $101,122 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 $410,500, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

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

About 59.4% 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 2.2% of people in Cold Spring Harbor, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cold Spring Harbor, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Cold Spring Harbor, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 186 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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