CensusEasy
CITY

Lindenhurst

New York · 27,258 residents (2025 est.) · 3.747 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the New York metro area
Compare
Notable rankings
#244Most densely populatedof 4,8917,275
The short version

Lindenhurst is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,128. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $521,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 51% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,142
−2%since 2000
from 27,819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,244 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 7,424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+6%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27,258 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
27K27K28K28K29K1990201020202024Lindenhurst
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,128
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,673
+120%since 2000
from $22,150 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+17%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$521,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,885
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $858 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
12.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+46%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lindenhurst on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(24,976)
Black0.8%(220)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,813)
Asian1.4%(379)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(5,694)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(19,246)
Black4.6%(1,262)
Hispanic / Latino20%(5,438)
Asian2.7%(731)
Other1.7%(465)
Diversity Score56.7%(15,399)
Diversity Score
57
+177%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 74.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 10.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lindenhurst

Hercules
Pop 26,326
Palm City
Pop 26,371
Fish Hawk
Pop 26,186
Lutz
Pop 27,106
Places similar to Lindenhurst
Head to head

Compare Lindenhurst to nearby cities

LINDENHURST VS
Copiague
Income$127,369−2%
Home value$484,500−7%
Population23,424−14%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LINDENHURST VS
North Lindenhurst
Income$123,342−5%
Home value$495,300−5%
Population10,952−60%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LINDENHURST VS
West Babylon
Income$129,519same
Home value$531,900+2%
Population43,570+60%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LINDENHURST VS
North Amityville
Income$136,654+5%
Home value$466,500−11%
Population21,138−22%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lindenhurst, New York?

Lindenhurst, New York has about 27,142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lindenhurst, New York?

The typical household in Lindenhurst, New York earns about $130,128 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lindenhurst, New York expensive?

In Lindenhurst, New York, the median home is worth about $521,500, and the typical rent is about $1,885 a month.

How educated are people in Lindenhurst, New York?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lindenhurst, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lindenhurst, New York?

About 5.7% of people in Lindenhurst, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lindenhurst, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lindenhurst, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 263 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New York
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Lindenhurst with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →