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East Meadow

New York · 38,132 residents · 6.303 sq mi
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East Meadow is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,176. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $444,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,132
+2%since 2000
from 37,461 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,050 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 5,943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+9%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K36K37K38K38K1990201020202024East Meadow
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,176
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,185 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,772
+25%since 2000
from $27,076 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$444,400
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $210,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,231
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $930 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+59%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(30,355)
Black4%(1,513)
Hispanic / Latino7%(2,626)
Asian6.7%(2,493)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.4%(14,760)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(26,628)
Black4.9%(1,867)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(4,653)
Asian11.5%(4,400)
Other0.7%(269)
Diversity Score59.1%(22,547)
Diversity Score
59
+50%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.1%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
17.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Meadow, New York?

East Meadow, New York has about 38,132 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Meadow, New York earns about $89,176 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 $444,400, and the typical rent is about $1,231 a month.

How educated are people in East Meadow, New York?

About 33.3% 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 2.4% 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 1,223 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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