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Russell Gardens

New York · 945 residents · 0.174 sq mi
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Russell Gardens is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,500. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 111% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
945
−12%since 2000
from 1,074 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,431 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 6,172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+11%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7638639631K1K1990201020202024Russell Gardens
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,427 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,515
−2%since 2000
from $58,680 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
72.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,289
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $886 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
+54%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(885)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5%(54)
Asian10.5%(113)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.8%(384)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(691)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(37)
Asian20.5%(194)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.4%(467)
Diversity Score
49
+38%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
40.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
49.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
33.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.6%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
19.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.7%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell Gardens, New York?

Russell Gardens, New York has about 945 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell Gardens, New York?

The typical household in Russell Gardens, New York earns about $117,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell Gardens, New York expensive?

In Russell Gardens, New York, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,289 a month.

How educated are people in Russell Gardens, New York?

About 62.2% of adults age 25 and over in Russell Gardens, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell Gardens, New York?

About 15.2% of people in Russell Gardens, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell Gardens, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell Gardens, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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