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Malverne

New York · 8,476 residents (2025 est.) · 1.058 sq mi
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Malverne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,489. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $651,100. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,477
−5%since 2000
from 8,934 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,012 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 8,444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+10%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,476 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Malverne
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,489
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,784 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,689
+109%since 2000
from $31,418 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+30%since 2010
from 0.327 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$651,100
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,898
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,110 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
3.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+47%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(7,887)
Black1.6%(144)
Hispanic / Latino6%(537)
Asian3.1%(273)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.9%(2,225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(5,443)
Black4.2%(354)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(1,740)
Asian5.9%(503)
Other5.2%(437)
Diversity Score67.2%(5,697)
Diversity Score
67
+170%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.1%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2017
from 90.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2016
from 91.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malverne, New York?

Malverne, New York has about 8,477 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Malverne, New York earns about $149,489 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malverne, New York expensive?

In Malverne, New York, the median home is worth about $651,100, and the typical rent is about $1,898 a month.

How educated are people in Malverne, New York?

About 54.9% of adults age 25 and over in Malverne, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malverne, New York?

About 8.2% of people in Malverne, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malverne, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Malverne, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 577 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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