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CITY · 2010 ACS

Gilgo

New York · 131 residents · 5.019 sq mi
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Gilgo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $812,500. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 63% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
131
−2%vs 2011
vs 133 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
26 / sq mi
−2%vs 2011
vs 26 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.6
−9%vs 2011
vs 55.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
35126218309401201020202024Gilgo
2024148
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,625
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $191,042 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$64,759
−22%vs 2011
vs $82,548 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
78.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
+20%vs 2011
vs 0.264 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$812,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $726,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−49.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
59.2%
+9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
9.0
+136%vs 2011
vs 3.8 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(7)
Diversity Score
6
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.6%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
58.9%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
41.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
86.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.4% in 2011
Female
42.5%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.6% in 2011
Foreign born
21.2%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilgo, New York?

Gilgo, New York has about 131 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gilgo, New York earns about $90,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilgo, New York expensive?

In Gilgo, New York, the median home is worth about $812,500.

How educated are people in Gilgo, New York?

About 85.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gilgo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilgo, New York?

About 1.8% of people in Gilgo, 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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