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Mill Neck

New York · 1,010 residents (2025 est.) · 2.615 sq mi
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Mill Neck is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $196,359. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,368,800. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,136
+38%since 2000
from 825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
434 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.1
+23%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,010 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7568891K1K1K1990201020202024Mill Neck
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$196,359
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,477 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$120,275
+54%since 2000
from $77,899 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
−24%since 2010
from 0.701 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,368,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $804,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,486 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+9%since 2000
from 6.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(730)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(46)
Asian4.7%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(202)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(899)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(100)
Asian10.2%(116)
Other1.8%(21)
Diversity Score44.4%(504)
Diversity Score
44
+81%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2017
from 95.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 81.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mill Neck, New York?

Mill Neck, New York has about 1,136 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mill Neck, New York?

The typical household in Mill Neck, New York earns about $196,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mill Neck, New York expensive?

In Mill Neck, New York, the median home is worth about $1,368,800, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Mill Neck, New York?

About 72.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mill Neck, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mill Neck, New York?

About 5.7% of people in Mill Neck, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mill Neck, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Mill Neck, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 142 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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