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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Meadow

New York · 37,461 residents · 6.303 sq mi
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East Meadow is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,185. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $210,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

37,461
+1%since 1990
from 36,909 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5,943 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 5,856 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+11%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
36K36K37K38K38K1990201020202024East Meadow
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,185
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,511 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,076
+44%since 1990
from $18,753 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$210,300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$930
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $685 in 1990
US average: $602
87.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 86.1% in 1990
12.1% rent
3.1
−11%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(33,306)
Black5.1%(1,867)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,422)
Asian3.5%(1,289)
Diversity Score30%(11,072)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(30,355)
Black4%(1,513)
Hispanic / Latino7%(2,626)
Asian6.7%(2,493)
Diversity Score39.4%(14,760)
39
+31%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−15%since 1990
from 26.7 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 East Meadow, New York?

East Meadow, New York has about 37,461 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in East Meadow, New York?

The typical household in East Meadow, New York earns about $67,185 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Meadow, New York expensive?

In East Meadow, New York, the median home is worth about $210,300, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in East Meadow, New York?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in East Meadow, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Meadow, New York?

About 3.8% of people in East Meadow, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Meadow, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Meadow, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 552 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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