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Garden City

New York · 23,272 residents · 5.328 sq mi
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Garden City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $186,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $876,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 162% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,272
+7%since 2000
from 21,672 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,368 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 4,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+3%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K22K22K23K23K1990201020202024Garden City
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$186,607
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,176 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,823
+58%since 2000
from $53,196 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services21.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$876,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,272
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,604 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
7.1% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(19,344)
Black0.9%(212)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,486)
Asian6.8%(1,589)
Other2.3%(542)
Diversity Score36.7%(8,544)
Diversity Score
37
+113%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City, New York?

Garden City, New York has about 23,272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garden City, New York earns about $186,607 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 $876,500, and the typical rent is about $3,272 a month.

How educated are people in Garden City, New York?

About 73.7% 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 2.9% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,586 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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