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Hicksville

New York · 41,547 residents · 6.792 sq mi
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Hicksville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,397. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $438,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,547
+1%since 2000
from 41,260 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,117 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 6,075 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+6%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K41K42K43K44K1990201020202024Hicksville
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,397
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,703 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,431
+29%since 2000
from $26,741 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$438,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,473
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,083 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+67%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(32,645)
Black1.3%(538)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(3,819)
Asian9%(3,714)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.5%(17,529)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(25,603)
Black2%(836)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(6,043)
Asian19.6%(8,139)
Other2.6%(1,082)
Diversity Score70.4%(29,234)
Diversity Score
70
+66%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.3%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
26.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hicksville, New York?

Hicksville, New York has about 41,547 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hicksville, New York?

The typical household in Hicksville, New York earns about $85,397 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hicksville, New York expensive?

In Hicksville, New York, the median home is worth about $438,300, and the typical rent is about $1,473 a month.

How educated are people in Hicksville, New York?

About 33.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hicksville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hicksville, New York?

About 4.7% of people in Hicksville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hicksville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hicksville, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,373 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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