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Kings Park

New York · 16,516 residents · 6.672 sq mi
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Kings Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $619,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,516
+2%since 2000
from 16,146 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,475 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+22%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Kings Park
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,136
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,819 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,588
+125%since 2000
from $26,906 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+17%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$619,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $220,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,927
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $797 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+62%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(15,000)
Black0.8%(131)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(538)
Asian1.9%(304)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(2,352)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(13,472)
Black0.7%(122)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,846)
Asian2.9%(476)
Other3.6%(600)
Diversity Score40%(6,605)
Diversity Score
40
+174%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 85.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 89.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kings Park, New York?

Kings Park, New York has about 16,516 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kings Park, New York?

The typical household in Kings Park, New York earns about $121,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kings Park, New York expensive?

In Kings Park, New York, the median home is worth about $619,000, and the typical rent is about $1,927 a month.

How educated are people in Kings Park, New York?

About 49.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kings Park, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kings Park, New York?

About 2.4% of people in Kings Park, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kings Park, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Kings Park, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,257 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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