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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Great Neck Plaza

New York · 6,433 residents · 0.311 sq mi
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Great Neck Plaza is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,591. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $191,400. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 26% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,433
+9%since 1990
from 5,897 in 1990
1990 – 2025
20,685 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 18,961 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.9
+9%since 1990
from 42.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Great Neck Plaza
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,591
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,316 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$42,914
+28%since 1990
from $33,546 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$191,400
−51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,057
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $687 in 1990
US average: $602
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 49.7% in 1990
50.0% rent
3.5
−45%since 1990
from 6.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(5,561)
Black1.4%(80)
Hispanic / Latino8%(471)
Asian2%(117)
Diversity Score28.9%(1,702)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(5,560)
Black1.5%(98)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(469)
Asian3%(194)
Diversity Score27.5%(1,766)
27
−5%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.7%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 88.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
30.7%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.7 min
−7%since 1990
from 31.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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

Great Neck Plaza, New York has about 6,433 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Great Neck Plaza, New York?

The typical household in Great Neck Plaza, New York earns about $54,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Great Neck Plaza, New York expensive?

In Great Neck Plaza, New York, the median home is worth about $191,400, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

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

About 56.7% of adults age 25 and over in Great Neck Plaza, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.1% of people in Great Neck Plaza, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Great Neck Plaza, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Great Neck Plaza, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 536 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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