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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Commack

New York · 36,367 residents · 12.248 sq mi
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Commack is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,009. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $253,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 94% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

36,367
+1%since 1990
from 36,124 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,969 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 2,949 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+8%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
35K36K36K37K37K1990201020202024Commack
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$84,009
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,014 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,840
+45%since 1990
from $21,328 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$253,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $199,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,269
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
93.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 92.0% in 1990
6.9% rent
3.0
−6%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(34,850)
Black0.5%(195)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(872)
Asian2.8%(1,012)
Diversity Score13.9%(5,026)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(33,490)
Black0.6%(214)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,055)
Asian3.8%(1,364)
Diversity Score17.3%(6,280)
17
+24%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.3%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 30.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.6%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.7 min
−12%since 1990
from 28.0 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 Commack, New York?

Commack, New York has about 36,367 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Commack, New York earns about $84,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Commack, New York expensive?

In Commack, New York, the median home is worth about $253,700, and the typical rent is about $1,269 a month.

How educated are people in Commack, New York?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in Commack, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Commack, New York?

About 2.8% of people in Commack, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Commack, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Commack, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 243 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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