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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Old Bethpage

New York · 5,400 residents · 4.165 sq mi
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Old Bethpage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,771. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $292,700. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 107% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,400
−4%since 1990
from 5,610 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,297 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,347 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+7%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Old Bethpage
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$89,771
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,308 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,666
+44%since 1990
from $24,013 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$292,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$344
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
90.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 89.7% in 1990
9.6% rent
3.3
−12%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(5,364)
Black1.2%(66)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(105)
Asian2.7%(149)
Diversity Score14.7%(827)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(5,022)
Black1.2%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(104)
Asian2.9%(159)
Diversity Score14.6%(788)
15
−1%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.9%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 36.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 87.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.8%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
−2%since 1990
from 27.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Bethpage, New York?

Old Bethpage, New York has about 5,400 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Old Bethpage, New York earns about $89,771 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 $292,700, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Old Bethpage, New York?

About 49.9% 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 4.3% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 210 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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