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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elmont

New York · 28,612 residents · 3.41 sq mi
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Elmont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,452. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $178,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

28,612
−12%vs 2000
vs 32,657 in 2000
1990 – 2024
8,391 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 9,577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.0
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
28K30K33K36K39K1990201020202024Elmont
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,452
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,511 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,445
−26%vs 2000
vs $22,111 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$178,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $191,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$704
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $843 in 2000
US average: $450
76.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
23.2% rent
4.0
+31%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(12,631)
Black33.4%(10,902)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(4,672)
Asian9.1%(2,958)
Other0%
Diversity Score85.2%(27,834)
1990
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(21,574)
Black14.2%(4,076)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(3,041)
Asian7.5%(2,132)
Other2.9%(830)
Diversity Score63.1%(18,040)
63
−26%vs 2000
vs 85 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.5%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.9 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 29.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elmont, New York?

Elmont, New York has about 28,612 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Elmont, New York earns about $44,452 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmont, New York expensive?

In Elmont, New York, the median home is worth about $178,900, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Elmont, New York?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Elmont, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmont, New York?

About 5.1% of people in Elmont, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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