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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Locust Valley

New York · 3,521 residents · 0.906 sq mi
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Locust Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,418. Population has declined 11% since 1990. Median home value is $304,600. Households here earn about 32% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,521
−11%since 1990
from 3,963 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,886 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 4,374 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+3%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Locust Valley
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,418
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,145 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$40,141
+97%since 1990
from $20,345 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$304,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$950
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $746 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
27.1% rent
5.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(3,580)
Black5%(198)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(365)
Asian4%(157)
Diversity Score38.2%(1,512)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(2,773)
Black3.6%(127)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(512)
Asian2%(70)
Diversity Score42.8%(1,507)
43
+12%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.1%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−8%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Locust Valley, New York?

Locust Valley, New York has about 3,521 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Locust Valley, New York?

The typical household in Locust Valley, New York earns about $57,418 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Locust Valley, New York expensive?

In Locust Valley, New York, the median home is worth about $304,600, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Locust Valley, New York?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Locust Valley, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Locust Valley, New York?

About 6.4% of people in Locust Valley, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Locust Valley, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Locust Valley, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 442 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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