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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lindenhurst

New York · 27,819 residents · 3.747 sq mi
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Lindenhurst is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,667. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $169,000. Households here earn about 42% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,819
+3%since 1990
from 26,879 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,424 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 7,173 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.8
+9%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K27K28K28K29K1990201020202024Lindenhurst
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,667
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,615 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,150
+37%since 1990
from $16,116 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $155,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $737 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
19.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−18%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(26,199)
Black0.5%(136)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,155)
Asian1.2%(322)
Diversity Score15.6%(4,190)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(24,976)
Black0.8%(220)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,813)
Asian1.4%(379)
Diversity Score20.5%(5,694)
Diversity Score
20
+31%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
−13%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lindenhurst, New York?

Lindenhurst, New York has about 27,819 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lindenhurst, New York earns about $61,667 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 $169,000, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Lindenhurst, New York?

About 16.4% 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 6.4% 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 940 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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