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Glen Cove

New York · 28,365 residents · 6.658 sq mi
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Glen Cove is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,131. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $509,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% 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
28,365
+7%since 2000
from 26,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,260 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,998 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+12%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K28K29K1990201020202024Glen Cove
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,131
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,503 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,787
+57%since 2000
from $26,627 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$509,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,828
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,002 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
46.6% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+36%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(14,775)
Black5.6%(1,595)
Hispanic / Latino34.4%(9,752)
Asian5.1%(1,449)
Other5.1%(1,436)
Diversity Score77.4%(21,967)
Diversity Score
77
+31%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
31.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Cove, New York?

Glen Cove, New York has about 28,365 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glen Cove, New York earns about $79,131 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 $509,500, and the typical rent is about $1,828 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Cove, New York?

About 39.9% 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 12.9% 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 4,216 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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