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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elmont

New York · 32,657 residents · 3.41 sq mi
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Elmont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,511. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $191,800. Households here earn about 44% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

32,657
+14%since 1990
from 28,612 in 1990
1990 – 2024
9,577 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 8,391 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
28K30K33K36K39K1990201020202024Elmont
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,511
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,452 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,111
+34%since 1990
from $16,445 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$191,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $178,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$843
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $704 in 1990
US average: $602
78.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
21.9% rent
3.1
−24%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(21,574)
Black14.2%(4,076)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(3,041)
Asian7.5%(2,132)
Diversity Score63.1%(18,040)
2000
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(12,631)
Black33.4%(10,902)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(4,672)
Asian9.1%(2,958)
Diversity Score85.2%(27,834)
85
+35%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.3%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.8 min
+3%since 1990
from 28.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmont, New York?

Elmont, New York has about 32,657 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elmont, New York earns about $62,511 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 $191,800, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Elmont, New York?

About 21.3% 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 7.5% of people in Elmont, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmont, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmont, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,045 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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