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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Glen Head

New York · 4,625 residents · 1.643 sq mi
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Glen Head is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,453. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $338,900. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 72% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,625
+3%since 1990
from 4,488 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,815 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,732 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+4%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Glen Head
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,453
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,746 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,425
+43%since 1990
from $26,117 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$338,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,013
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $976 in 1990
US average: $602
85.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 86.0% in 1990
14.2% rent
4.6
−13%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,376)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3%(136)
Asian1.5%(66)
Diversity Score12.9%(579)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(4,264)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(213)
Asian1.9%(90)
Diversity Score16.8%(775)
17
+30%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.5%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 34.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 86.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.0%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
−18%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Head, New York?

Glen Head, New York has about 4,625 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Glen Head, New York earns about $74,453 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Head, New York expensive?

In Glen Head, New York, the median home is worth about $338,900, and the typical rent is about $1,013 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Head, New York?

About 39.5% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Head, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.4% of people in Glen Head, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Head, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Head, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 137 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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