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Garden City South

New York · 3,974 residents · 0.399 sq mi
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Garden City South is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,482. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $265,000. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,974
−2%since 1990
from 4,073 in 1990
1990 – 2024
9,960 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 10,208 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+2%since 1990
from 39.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Garden City South
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,482
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,321
+53%since 1990
from $19,793 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$265,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,138
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $797 in 1990
US average: $602
88.1%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.5% in 1990
11.9% rent
3.6
−23%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(4,003)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(113)
Asian1.4%(56)
Diversity Score10.6%(431)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(3,591)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(233)
Asian3.1%(122)
Diversity Score21.6%(857)
22
+104%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.1%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 26.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
−13%since 1990
from 27.4 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 Garden City South, New York?

Garden City South, New York has about 3,974 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Garden City South, New York?

The typical household in Garden City South, New York earns about $73,482 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden City South, New York expensive?

In Garden City South, New York, the median home is worth about $265,000, and the typical rent is about $1,138 a month.

How educated are people in Garden City South, New York?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Garden City South, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden City South, New York?

About 6.0% of people in Garden City South, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden City South, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden City South, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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