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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sea Cliff

New York · 5,054 residents · 1.115 sq mi
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Sea Cliff is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,672. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $284,200. With a median age of 38.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 42% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
43% 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

5,054
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 5,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,533 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4,543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 41.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Sea Cliff
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,672
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,501 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$24,373
−42%vs 2000
vs $41,707 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$284,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $369,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$798
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,056 in 2000
US average: $450
71.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
28.8% rent
6.1
+29%vs 2000
vs 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(4,626)
Black1.6%(81)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(241)
Asian1.2%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(916)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(4,864)
Black0.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(207)
Asian1.9%(95)
Other1.1%(58)
Diversity Score17.9%(905)
18
−1%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.6%
−14.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.2%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
19.9%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sea Cliff, New York?

Sea Cliff, New York has about 5,054 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sea Cliff, New York?

The typical household in Sea Cliff, New York earns about $46,672 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sea Cliff, New York expensive?

In Sea Cliff, New York, the median home is worth about $284,200, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Sea Cliff, New York?

About 42.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sea Cliff, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sea Cliff, New York?

About 3.2% of people in Sea Cliff, 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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