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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Plainedge

New York · 9,195 residents · 1.404 sq mi
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Plainedge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,560. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $212,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,195
+5%since 1990
from 8,739 in 1990
1990 – 2024
6,549 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 6,224 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+5%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Plainedge
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,560
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,071 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,752
+29%since 1990
from $19,934 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$212,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $180,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$750
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $841 in 1990
US average: $602
90.5%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 93.1% in 1990
9.5% rent
3.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(8,521)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(276)
Asian1.8%(159)
Diversity Score13.2%(1,150)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(8,361)
Black0.5%(48)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(473)
Asian2.4%(225)
Diversity Score19.2%(1,768)
19
+46%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.6%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 84.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−13%since 1990
from 25.9 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 Plainedge, New York?

Plainedge, New York has about 9,195 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Plainedge, New York earns about $67,560 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 $212,700, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Plainedge, New York?

About 23.6% 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 2.4% of people in Plainedge, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plainedge, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Plainedge, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 456 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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