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Gordon Heights

New York · 4,042 residents · 1.704 sq mi
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Gordon Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,401. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,600. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,042
+31%since 2000
from 3,094 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,372 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 1,816 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.3
+5%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,401
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,713
+35%since 2000
from $17,516 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,600
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,219
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,030 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
62.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+108%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(599)
Black59.7%(1,846)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(449)
Asian1.9%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.1%(2,106)
2010
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(783)
Black48.8%(1,971)
Hispanic / Latino25%(1,012)
Asian1.9%(75)
Other11.4%(462)
Diversity Score86.2%(3,486)
Diversity Score
86
+27%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon Heights, New York?

Gordon Heights, New York has about 4,042 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gordon Heights, New York?

The typical household in Gordon Heights, New York earns about $58,401 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gordon Heights, New York expensive?

In Gordon Heights, New York, the median home is worth about $304,600, and the typical rent is about $1,219 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon Heights, New York?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gordon Heights, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gordon Heights, New York?

About 14.0% of people in Gordon Heights, 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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