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Lake Grove

New York · 11,168 residents (2025 est.) · 2.946 sq mi
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Lake Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,311. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $598,900. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 38% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,061
+8%since 2000
from 10,250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,755 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+14%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,168 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Lake Grove
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,311
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,174 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,798
+89%since 2000
from $26,321 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+12%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$598,900
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,184
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $962 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+80%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(8,990)
Black1.4%(141)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(496)
Asian4.9%(504)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.9%(2,659)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(7,899)
Black1.4%(150)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(1,297)
Asian11%(1,214)
Other4.5%(501)
Diversity Score57.7%(6,388)
Diversity Score
58
+123%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.6%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 86.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 84.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 6.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Grove, New York?

Lake Grove, New York has about 11,061 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Grove, New York?

The typical household in Lake Grove, New York earns about $118,311 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Grove, New York expensive?

In Lake Grove, New York, the median home is worth about $598,900, and the typical rent is about $2,184 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Grove, New York?

About 43.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Grove, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Grove, New York?

About 8.1% of people in Lake Grove, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Grove, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Grove, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,449 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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