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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Great Neck

New York · 8,745 residents · 1.324 sq mi
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Great Neck is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,567. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $374,400. With a median age of 40.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 84% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,745
−8%vs 2000
vs 9,538 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,605 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 7,204 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.2
+1%vs 2000
vs 40.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$60,567
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,645 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$29,052
−25%vs 2000
vs $38,790 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.4%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$374,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $455,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$668
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $904 in 2000
US average: $450
76.6%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
23.4% rent
6.2
+4%vs 2000
vs 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(7,645)
Black2.7%(255)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(875)
Asian4.9%(470)
Other0%
Diversity Score38%(3,623)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(7,883)
Black4.9%(431)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(548)
Asian3.5%(306)
Other1.4%(125)
Diversity Score34.2%(2,990)
34
−10%vs 2000
vs 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.1%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.4%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
30.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.6 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 32.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Neck, New York?

Great Neck, New York has about 8,745 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Great Neck, New York earns about $60,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Great Neck, New York expensive?

In Great Neck, New York, the median home is worth about $374,400, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Great Neck, New York?

About 48.1% of adults age 25 and over in Great Neck, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.4% of people in Great Neck, 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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