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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hillcrest

New York · 6,447 residents · 1.305 sq mi
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Hillcrest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $52,455. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $190,500. Households here earn about 59% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,447
−9%vs 2000
vs 7,106 in 2000
1990 – 2024
4,940 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 5,445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Hillcrest
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,455
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,889 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,463
−21%vs 2000
vs $21,993 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$190,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $184,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$701
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $552 in 2000
US average: $450
79.7%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.3% in 2000
20.3% rent
3.6
+36%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(1,520)
Black49%(3,482)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(816)
Asian14.6%(1,039)
Other0%
Diversity Score82%(5,826)
1990
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(3,448)
Black31.9%(2,054)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(425)
Asian13.1%(842)
Other1.6%(103)
Diversity Score80%(5,156)
80
−2%vs 2000
vs 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.4%
+7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.7%
+3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
−6%vs 2000
vs 28.5 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 Hillcrest, New York?

Hillcrest, New York has about 6,447 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Hillcrest, New York earns about $52,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillcrest, New York expensive?

In Hillcrest, New York, the median home is worth about $190,500, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Hillcrest, New York?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hillcrest, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillcrest, New York?

About 7.0% of people in Hillcrest, 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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