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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Garden City

New York · 21,686 residents · 5.328 sq mi
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Garden City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,478. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $373,100. With a median age of 39.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 126% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
55% 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

21,686
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 21,672 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,070 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.0
−4%vs 2000
vs 40.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
22K22K22K23K23K1990201020202024Garden City
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,478
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $104,176 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$33,204
−38%vs 2000
vs $53,196 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$373,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $450,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,604 in 2000
US average: $450
90.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.2% in 2000
9.5% rent
5.0
+16%vs 2000
vs 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(19,938)
Black1.2%(254)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(600)
Asian3.3%(706)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(3,735)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(20,820)
Black1.1%(234)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(517)
Asian2.6%(563)
Other0.3%(69)
Diversity Score14.9%(3,236)
15
−13%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.5%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
26.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.6 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Garden City, New York?

Garden City, New York has about 21,686 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Garden City, New York earns about $74,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden City, New York expensive?

In Garden City, New York, the median home is worth about $373,100, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Garden City, New York?

About 54.5% of adults age 25 and over in Garden City, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 1.8% of people in Garden City, 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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