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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Success

New York · 2,797 residents · 1.85 sq mi
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Lake Success is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,383. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $663,300. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 210% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,797
+13%since 1990
from 2,484 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,512 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 1,343 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
51.9
+2%since 1990
from 50.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lake Success
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$134,383
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $97,095 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$58,002
+14%since 1990
from $50,949 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$663,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
97.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 95.2% in 1990
2.8% rent
4.9
−4%since 1990
from 5.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(2,127)
Black5%(124)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(38)
Asian8.1%(202)
Diversity Score34.9%(868)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(2,179)
Black4.7%(131)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(33)
Asian15.2%(424)
Diversity Score44.2%(1,238)
44
+27%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.9%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 51.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
32.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 32.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.9 min
−19%since 1990
from 34.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Success, New York?

Lake Success, New York has about 2,797 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Success, New York earns about $134,383 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Success, New York expensive?

In Lake Success, New York, the median home is worth about $663,300, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Success, New York?

About 56.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Success, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 1.9% of people in Lake Success, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Success, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Success, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 313 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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