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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Wantagh

New York · 12,156 residents · 1.903 sq mi
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North Wantagh is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,252. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $215,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,156
−1%since 1990
from 12,276 in 1990
1990 – 2024
6,388 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 6,451 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+8%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K12K12K12K1990201020202024North Wantagh
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,252
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,488 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,214
+36%since 1990
from $22,249 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$215,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $185,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$821
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $670 in 1990
US average: $602
91.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 89.4% in 1990
8.8% rent
3.1
−8%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(11,952)
Black0.2%(30)
Hispanic / Latino3%(366)
Asian2%(241)
Diversity Score13.1%(1,611)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(11,248)
Black0.4%(45)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(556)
Asian1.8%(215)
Diversity Score16%(1,949)
16
+22%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.6%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 29.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.2%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 88.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
−20%since 1990
from 29.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Wantagh, New York?

North Wantagh, New York has about 12,156 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Wantagh, New York earns about $70,252 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Wantagh, New York expensive?

In North Wantagh, New York, the median home is worth about $215,700, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in North Wantagh, New York?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in North Wantagh, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.9% of people in North Wantagh, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Wantagh, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Wantagh, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 120 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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