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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Glen Cove

New York · 26,622 residents · 6.658 sq mi
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Glen Cove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,503. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $262,200. Households here earn about 28% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,622
+10%since 1990
from 24,149 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,998 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 3,627 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+4%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K25K26K28K29K1990201020202024Glen Cove
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,503
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,982 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,627
+22%since 1990
from $21,787 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$262,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,002
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $782 in 1990
US average: $602
58.5%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
41.5% rent
4.7
−20%since 1990
from 5.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(20,827)
Black7.8%(1,873)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(2,507)
Asian3.2%(762)
Diversity Score46.8%(11,298)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(18,144)
Black6.1%(1,614)
Hispanic / Latino20%(5,336)
Asian4.1%(1,082)
Diversity Score59.1%(15,723)
59
+26%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 28.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−16%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Cove, New York?

Glen Cove, New York has about 26,622 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Glen Cove, New York earns about $55,503 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 $262,200, and the typical rent is about $1,002 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Cove, New York?

About 27.9% 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 9.1% 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 2,473 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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