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Lindenhurst

New York · 27,253 residents · 3.747 sq mi
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Lindenhurst is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,345. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $392,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,253
−2%since 2000
from 27,819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,273 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 7,424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+13%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K27K28K28K29K1990201020202024Lindenhurst
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,345
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,275
+41%since 2000
from $22,150 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,100
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,534
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $858 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+68%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(23,381)
Black1.3%(341)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(2,656)
Asian1.9%(518)
Other0.8%(208)
Diversity Score30.7%(8,369)
Diversity Score
31
+50%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lindenhurst, New York?

Lindenhurst, New York has about 27,253 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lindenhurst, New York earns about $85,345 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 $392,100, and the typical rent is about $1,534 a month.

How educated are people in Lindenhurst, New York?

About 21.2% 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 2.7% 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 374 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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