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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Garden City

New York · 21,672 residents · 5.328 sq mi
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Garden City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,176. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $450,800. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 140% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,672
Unchangedsince 1990
from 21,686 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,068 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4,070 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+4%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K22K22K23K23K1990201020202024Garden City
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$104,176
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,478 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$53,196
+60%since 1990
from $33,204 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$450,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $373,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,604
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
93.2%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 90.5% in 1990
6.8% rent
4.3
−14%since 1990
from 5.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

61.8%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 94.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
30.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 26.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
−10%since 1990
from 30.6 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, New York?

Garden City, New York has about 21,672 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Garden City, New York earns about $104,176 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 $450,800, and the typical rent is about $1,604 a month.

How educated are people in Garden City, New York?

About 61.8% 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 2.3% of people in Garden City, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden City, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden City, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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