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Great Neck Gardens

New York · 1,268 residents · 0.18 sq mi
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Population has grown 16% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $980,700. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $980,700, the poverty rate sits 70% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,268
+16%since 2000
from 1,089 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
7,044 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 6,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
−3%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7539541K1K2K2000201020202024Great Neck Gardens
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$52,089
+6%since 2000
from $49,317 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$980,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
3.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(956)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(25)
Asian7.4%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(266)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64%(812)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(30)
Asian30.8%(390)
Other2.1%(27)
Diversity Score61.2%(776)
Diversity Score
61
+151%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.5%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
40.6%
+40.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
60.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
36.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Neck Gardens, New York?

Great Neck Gardens, New York has about 1,268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Great Neck Gardens, New York expensive?

In Great Neck Gardens, New York, the median home is worth about $980,700.

How educated are people in Great Neck Gardens, New York?

About 63.0% of adults age 25 and over in Great Neck Gardens, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Great Neck Gardens, New York?

About 21.8% of people in Great Neck Gardens, 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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