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Old Bethpage

New York · 6,546 residents · 4.165 sq mi
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#184Highest median household incomeof 6,818$195,202#264Highest homeownership rateof 6,82392.8%#268Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.6%
The short version

Old Bethpage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $195,202. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $913,000. With a median age of 47.3, 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 47.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,546
+21%since 2000
from 5,400 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,572 / sq mi
+23%since 2009
from 1,282 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+15%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Old Bethpage
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(359)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.5%(293)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(387)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195%(328)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(416)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348%(524)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.4%(811)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.8%(513)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.1%(1,314)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.3%(677)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.9%(583)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.2%(341)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$195,202
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,771 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,375
+132%since 2000
from $34,666 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
−5%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$913,000
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
7.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.2%
+45.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
−10%since 2009
from 5.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(5,022)
Black1.2%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(104)
Asian2.9%(159)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(5,233)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(79)
Asian17%(1,116)
Other1.6%(106)
Diversity Score
41
+94%since 2009
from 21 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Chilean0.4%(26)
Colombian0.3%(21)
Puerto Rican0.2%(10)
Spaniard0.2%(10)
Asian origin
Asian Indian7.2%(471)
Korean3.7%(241)
Chinese2.3%(153)
Filipino0.3%(19)
Pakistani0.3%(19)
Ancestry
Polish10.9%(713)
American10.3%(672)
Italian9.4%(615)
German7.7%(506)
Irish5.7%(375)
Greek3.5%(226)
Russian3.4%(224)
English2.1%(140)
Romanian1.8%(121)
French1%(67)
Ukrainian0.9%(60)
Portuguese0.9%(58)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Ghanaian0.6%(40)
Austrian0.4%(29)
Turkish0.3%(21)
Swiss0.3%(17)
Israeli0.2%(15)
Lithuanian0.2%(15)
Hungarian0.1%(9)
Norwegian0.1%(9)
Arab0.1%(8)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
Croatian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Polish population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Asian Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% 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
3.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.8%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 5.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 85.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.4%(667)
Married70.2%(1,841)
Widowed2.8%(73)
Divorced1.6%(42)
Women 15+
Never married17.9%(516)
Married65.5%(1,889)
Widowed10.1%(291)
Divorced6.5%(188)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Bethpage, New York?

Old Bethpage, New York has about 6,546 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Bethpage, New York?

The typical household in Old Bethpage, New York earns about $195,202 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Bethpage, New York expensive?

In Old Bethpage, New York, the median home is worth about $913,000.

How educated are people in Old Bethpage, New York?

About 67.5% of adults age 25 and over in Old Bethpage, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Bethpage, New York?

About 2.6% of people in Old Bethpage, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Bethpage, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Bethpage, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 936 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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