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Cove Neck

New York · 293 residents (2025 est.) · 1.284 sq mi
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Cove Neck is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $238,333. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
231
−23%since 2000
from 300 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
180 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.5
+29%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:293 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2042412793163541990201020202024Cove Neck
2024231
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$238,333
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$194,976
+77%since 2000
from $110,139 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.596
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.597 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,250
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
+34%since 2000
from 6.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(13)
Asian4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(9)
Asian1.3%(3)
Other6.5%(15)
Diversity Score26.8%(62)
Diversity Score
27
+37%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
45.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 6.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−97.4 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2017
from 80.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cove Neck, New York?

Cove Neck, New York has about 231 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cove Neck, New York?

The typical household in Cove Neck, New York earns about $238,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cove Neck, New York expensive?

In Cove Neck, New York, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,250 a month.

How educated are people in Cove Neck, New York?

About 73.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cove Neck, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cove Neck, New York?

About 7.9% of people in Cove Neck, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cove Neck, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Cove Neck, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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