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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sea Cliff

New York · 5,066 residents · 1.115 sq mi
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Sea Cliff is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,501. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $369,600. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 81% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,066
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5,054 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,543 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4,533 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+8%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Sea Cliff
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,501
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,672 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$41,707
+71%since 1990
from $24,373 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$369,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,056
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $798 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
25.7% rent
4.7
−23%since 1990
from 6.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

57.4%
+14.9 ptssince 1990
from 42.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.5%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 89.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
27.8%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
−18%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sea Cliff, New York?

Sea Cliff, New York has about 5,066 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sea Cliff, New York earns about $78,501 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 $369,600, and the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.

How educated are people in Sea Cliff, New York?

About 57.4% 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 2.8% of people in Sea Cliff, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sea Cliff, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sea Cliff, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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