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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Head of the Harbor

New York · 1,447 residents · 2.806 sq mi
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Head of the Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,450. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $536,700. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 171% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,447
+7%since 1990
from 1,354 in 1990
1990 – 2025
516 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 483 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+2%since 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Head of the Harbor
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$117,450
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $86,135 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$52,999
+45%since 1990
from $36,429 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$536,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $467,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$963
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $837 in 1990
US average: $602
91.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 88.8% in 1990
8.7% rent
4.6
−16%since 1990
from 5.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,329)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian1.2%(16)
Diversity Score7%(95)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,358)
Black1.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian3.1%(45)
Diversity Score13.7%(198)
14
+96%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.0%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 50.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 94.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
28.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−24%since 1990
from 30.0 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 Head of the Harbor, New York?

Head of the Harbor, New York has about 1,447 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Head of the Harbor, New York?

The typical household in Head of the Harbor, New York earns about $117,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Head of the Harbor, New York expensive?

In Head of the Harbor, New York, the median home is worth about $536,700, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Head of the Harbor, New York?

About 58.0% of adults age 25 and over in Head of the Harbor, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Head of the Harbor, New York?

About 1.5% of people in Head of the Harbor, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Head of the Harbor, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Head of the Harbor, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 93 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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