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Great Neck

New York · 11,145 residents · 1.324 sq mi
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Great Neck is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,799. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 54% 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 $864,700. Households here earn about 45% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,145
+17%since 2000
from 9,538 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,418 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 7,204 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
−3%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K11K11K1990201020202024Great Neck
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,799
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,645 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,676
+23%since 2000
from $38,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$864,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,741
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $904 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
8.4
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(7,767)
Black1.3%(145)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(1,204)
Asian13.4%(1,497)
Other2.2%(248)
Diversity Score57.1%(6,361)
Diversity Score
57
+50%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+7%since 2000
from 32.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.3%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
31.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Neck, New York?

Great Neck, New York has about 11,145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Great Neck, New York earns about $102,799 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 $864,700, and the typical rent is about $1,741 a month.

How educated are people in Great Neck, New York?

About 54.3% 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 9.3% 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 2,400 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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