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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Plainedge

New York · 8,739 residents · 1.404 sq mi
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Plainedge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,071. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $180,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 73% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,739
−5%vs 2000
vs 9,195 in 2000
1990 – 2024
6,224 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 6,549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
−5%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Plainedge
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,071
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,560 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,934
−23%vs 2000
vs $25,752 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$180,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $212,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$841
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $750 in 2000
US average: $450
93.1%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.5% in 2000
6.9% rent
3.2
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(8,361)
Black0.5%(48)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(473)
Asian2.4%(225)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.2%(1,768)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(8,521)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(276)
Asian1.8%(159)
Other0.5%(44)
Diversity Score13.2%(1,150)
13
−32%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.3%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainedge, New York?

Plainedge, New York has about 8,739 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Plainedge, New York?

The typical household in Plainedge, New York earns about $57,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainedge, New York expensive?

In Plainedge, New York, the median home is worth about $180,400, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Plainedge, New York?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Plainedge, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainedge, New York?

About 1.1% of people in Plainedge, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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