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South Floral Park

New York · 1,741 residents · 0.097 sq mi
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South Floral Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $529,900. Households here earn about 34% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,741
+10%since 2000
from 1,578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17,948 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 16,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+8%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Floral Park
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,563
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,205 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,986
+66%since 2000
from $21,091 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$529,900
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,628
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,013 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+86%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(158)
Black47.9%(834)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(384)
Asian13.8%(240)
Other2.4%(42)
Diversity Score82.8%(1,442)
Diversity Score
83
+22%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
43.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

South Floral Park, New York has about 1,741 residents according to the 2020 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 $95,563 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 $529,900, and the typical rent is about $1,628 a month.

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

About 27.3% 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 6.7% 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 263 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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