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South Floral Park

New York · 1,773 residents (2025 est.) · 0.097 sq mi
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South Floral Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,496. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $603,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 39% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,706
+8%since 2000
from 1,578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17,588 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 16,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+18%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,773 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Floral Park
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,496
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,205 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,592
+140%since 2000
from $21,091 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+19%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$603,400
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,938
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,013 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+70%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(257)
Black57.9%(913)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(214)
Asian3.7%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score68%(1,074)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.5%(197)
Black40.4%(690)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(381)
Asian16.5%(282)
Other9.1%(156)
Diversity Score92.2%(1,573)
Diversity Score
92
+36%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.9 min
+77%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
37.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2017
from 89.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2016
from 66.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 13.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Floral Park, New York?

South Floral Park, New York has about 1,706 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Floral Park, New York?

The typical household in South Floral Park, New York earns about $119,496 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Floral Park, New York expensive?

In South Floral Park, New York, the median home is worth about $603,400, and the typical rent is about $1,938 a month.

How educated are people in South Floral Park, New York?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in South Floral Park, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Floral Park, New York?

About 9.5% of people in South Floral Park, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Floral Park, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, South Floral Park, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 228 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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