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Nassau Lake

New York · 830 residents · 1.522 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $282,800. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
830
−1%since 2023
from 841 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
545 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 553 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+1%since 2023
from 49.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
7137928729511K20202024Nassau Lake
2024830
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$40,503
−1%since 2023
from $40,934 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+8%since 2023
from 0.436 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance24.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical24.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $271,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(754)
Black1.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(12)
Other7.3%(61)
Diversity Score23.8%(200)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(718)
Black1.9%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.5%(29)
Other8.1%(67)
Diversity Score30.4%(253)
Diversity Score
30
+28%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+2%since 2023
from 22.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
Female
51.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nassau Lake, New York?

Nassau Lake, New York has about 830 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Nassau Lake, New York expensive?

In Nassau Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $282,800.

How educated are people in Nassau Lake, New York?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Nassau Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nassau Lake, New York?

About 16.9% of people in Nassau Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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