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Cold Spring Harbor

New York · 5,070 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 $134,821. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $827,100. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 142% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,070
+2%since 2000
from 4,975 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,486 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+10%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Cold Spring Harbor
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,821
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,122 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,436
+21%since 2000
from $52,403 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
75.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$827,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,084 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
+51%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(4,683)
Black0.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(194)
Asian2.2%(113)
Other0.4%(23)
Diversity Score17.1%(867)
Diversity Score
17
+88%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
33.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
64.4%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cold Spring Harbor, New York?

Cold Spring Harbor, New York has about 5,070 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cold Spring Harbor, New York earns about $134,821 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 $827,100, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

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

About 64.3% 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 2.5% 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 281 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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