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Glen Cove

New York · 28,190 residents (2025 est.) · 6.658 sq mi
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Glen Cove is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,064. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $698,900. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,112
+6%since 2000
from 26,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,222 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 3,998 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+14%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:28,190 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K28K29K1990201020202024Glen Cove
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,064
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,503 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,866
+91%since 2000
from $26,627 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+5%since 2010
from 0.470 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$698,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,398
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,002 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
49.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
+61%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(18,144)
Black6.1%(1,614)
Hispanic / Latino20%(5,336)
Asian4.1%(1,082)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.1%(15,723)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(15,155)
Black4.3%(1,212)
Hispanic / Latino33%(9,290)
Asian5.5%(1,549)
Other3.2%(906)
Diversity Score74.3%(20,882)
Diversity Score
74
+26%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
29.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 82.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 60.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 24.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Cove, New York?

Glen Cove, New York has about 28,112 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Cove, New York?

The typical household in Glen Cove, New York earns about $92,064 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Cove, New York expensive?

In Glen Cove, New York, the median home is worth about $698,900, and the typical rent is about $2,398 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Cove, New York?

About 42.2% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Cove, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Cove, New York?

About 13.5% of people in Glen Cove, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Cove, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Cove, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,963 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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