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Great Neck Plaza

New York · 6,707 residents · 0.311 sq mi
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Great Neck Plaza is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $380,300. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,707
+4%since 2000
from 6,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21,566 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 20,685 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.7
+4%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Great Neck Plaza
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,472
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,591 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,359
+29%since 2000
from $42,914 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.9%
US avg: 7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$380,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,529
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,057 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.8%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+86%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(5,560)
Black1.5%(98)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(469)
Asian3%(194)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.5%(1,766)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(5,205)
Black1.3%(88)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(526)
Asian11.5%(769)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.5%(2,981)
Diversity Score
44
+62%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+6%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
27.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% 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
16.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.6%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
56.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
27.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

Great Neck Plaza, New York has about 6,707 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Great Neck Plaza, New York earns about $58,472 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 $380,300, and the typical rent is about $1,529 a month.

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

About 57.8% 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 7.4% 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 810 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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