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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Grove

New York · 9,612 residents · 2.946 sq mi
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Lake Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $48,164. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $162,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,612
−6%vs 2000
vs 10,250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,263 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 3,479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.0
−9%vs 2000
vs 35.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Lake Grove
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Section 02

Income & economy

$48,164
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,174 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,293
−38%vs 2000
vs $26,321 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.9%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$162,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $189,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$741
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $962 in 2000
US average: $450
76.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.6% in 2000
23.2% rent
3.4
+20%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(9,338)
Black1.2%(112)
Hispanic / Latino4%(380)
Asian1.1%(106)
Other0.6%(56)
Diversity Score15.6%(1,501)
16
−40%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.8%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.2%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lake Grove, New York?

Lake Grove, New York has about 9,612 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Grove, New York earns about $48,164 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 $162,400, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Grove, New York?

About 20.8% 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 1.9% of people in Lake Grove, 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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