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Lake Grove

New York · 11,163 residents · 2.946 sq mi
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Lake Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,983. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $429,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 71% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,163
+9%since 2000
from 10,250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,789 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+12%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Lake Grove
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,983
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,174 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,010
+41%since 2000
from $26,321 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$429,800
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,606
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $962 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+61%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(9,205)
Black1.9%(215)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(866)
Asian6.6%(737)
Other1.4%(151)
Diversity Score38.8%(4,332)
Diversity Score
39
+50%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Grove, New York?

Lake Grove, New York has about 11,163 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Grove, New York earns about $94,983 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 $429,800, and the typical rent is about $1,606 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Grove, New York?

About 34.4% 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 4.9% 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 1,551 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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