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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Great Neck

New York · 9,538 residents · 1.324 sq mi
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Great Neck is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,645. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $455,600. Households here earn about 77% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,538
+9%since 1990
from 8,745 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,204 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 6,605 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 40.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K11K11K1990201020202024Great Neck
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$76,645
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,567 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$38,790
+34%since 1990
from $29,052 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$455,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $374,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$904
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $668 in 1990
US average: $602
73.8%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
26.2% rent
5.9
−4%since 1990
from 6.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(7,883)
Black4.9%(431)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(548)
Asian3.5%(306)
Diversity Score34.2%(2,990)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(7,645)
Black2.7%(255)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(875)
Asian4.9%(470)
Diversity Score38%(3,623)
38
+11%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 48.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
29.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 30.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.4 min
+2%since 1990
from 31.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 9,538 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Great Neck, New York earns about $76,645 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 $455,600, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Great Neck, New York?

About 50.6% 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 7.8% of people in Great Neck, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Great Neck, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Great Neck, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 793 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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