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Old Bethpage

New York · 6,403 residents · 4.165 sq mi
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Old Bethpage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,262. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $648,000. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 116% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,403
+19%since 2000
from 5,400 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,537 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
+20%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Old Bethpage
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,262
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,771 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,317
+83%since 2000
from $34,666 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$648,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
8.7% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+30%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score14.6%(788)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(5,293)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(340)
Asian9.3%(597)
Other1.4%(90)
Diversity Score36.3%(2,325)
Diversity Score
36
+149%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.5%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Bethpage, New York?

Old Bethpage, New York has about 6,403 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Old Bethpage, New York earns about $153,262 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 $648,000.

How educated are people in Old Bethpage, New York?

About 62.7% 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 3.6% 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 793 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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