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Lynbrook

New York · 20,438 residents · 2.013 sq mi
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Lynbrook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,377. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $480,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,438
+3%since 2000
from 19,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,153 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 9,891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+7%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,377
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,373 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,260
+99%since 2000
from $27,211 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$480,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,833
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $914 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+13%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(17,285)
Black0.9%(174)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,648)
Asian3%(593)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.8%(5,529)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(13,210)
Black6.6%(1,345)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(3,847)
Asian6.2%(1,270)
Other1.4%(287)
Diversity Score64.5%(13,182)
Diversity Score
64
+132%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynbrook, New York?

Lynbrook, New York has about 20,438 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lynbrook, New York earns about $120,377 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lynbrook, New York expensive?

In Lynbrook, New York, the median home is worth about $480,300, and the typical rent is about $1,833 a month.

How educated are people in Lynbrook, New York?

About 41.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lynbrook, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lynbrook, New York?

About 3.2% of people in Lynbrook, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lynbrook, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lynbrook, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,230 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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