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Gordon Heights

New York · 3,981 residents · 1.704 sq mi
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Gordon Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,652. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $323,600. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,981
+29%since 2000
from 3,094 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,336 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 1,816 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
+11%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K2000201020202024Gordon Heights
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,652
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,245
+73%since 2000
from $17,516 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
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
$323,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,818
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,030 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(649)
Black37.1%(1,478)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(1,479)
Asian2.3%(91)
Other2.6%(103)
Diversity Score83.3%(3,318)
Diversity Score
83
+22%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gordon Heights, New York?

Gordon Heights, New York has about 3,981 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gordon Heights, New York earns about $91,652 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 $323,600, and the typical rent is about $1,818 a month.

How educated are people in Gordon Heights, New York?

About 14.7% 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 10.2% 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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