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North Lindenhurst

New York · 10,952 residents · 1.931 sq mi
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North Lindenhurst is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,342. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $495,300. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 43% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,952
−7%since 2000
from 11,767 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,672 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 6,094 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+20%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024North Lindenhurst
202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,342
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,022 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,287
+105%since 2000
from $22,631 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+17%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$495,300
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $909 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+51%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(9,565)
Black3.5%(416)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(1,372)
Asian2.1%(244)
Other0%
Diversity Score38%(4,472)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63%(6,901)
Black3.8%(416)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(3,144)
Asian2.5%(276)
Other2%(215)
Diversity Score64.8%(7,093)
Diversity Score
65
+70%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
28.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2016
from 62.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 19.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Lindenhurst, New York?

North Lindenhurst, New York has about 10,952 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Lindenhurst, New York?

The typical household in North Lindenhurst, New York earns about $123,342 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Lindenhurst, New York expensive?

In North Lindenhurst, New York, the median home is worth about $495,300, and the typical rent is about $2,100 a month.

How educated are people in North Lindenhurst, New York?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Lindenhurst, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Lindenhurst, New York?

About 6.8% of people in North Lindenhurst, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Lindenhurst, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Lindenhurst, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 389 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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