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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Valley Stream

New York · 5,638 residents · 0.87 sq mi
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South Valley Stream is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,109. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $249,000. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 62% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,638
+6%since 1990
from 5,328 in 1990
1990 – 2024
6,480 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 6,124 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.2
+2%since 1990
from 41.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024South Valley Stream
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,109
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,080 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,000
+4%since 1990
from $30,901 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$249,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$825
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $760 in 1990
US average: $602
77.5%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
22.5% rent
3.6
−14%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(5,062)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(54)
Asian5%(266)
Diversity Score14.1%(751)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(4,006)
Black7.6%(430)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(286)
Asian13.5%(762)
Diversity Score54.8%(3,088)
55
+288%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.2%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 42.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.9%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.1%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.2 min
−3%since 1990
from 30.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in South Valley Stream, New York?

South Valley Stream, New York has about 5,638 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Valley Stream, New York?

The typical household in South Valley Stream, New York earns about $70,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Valley Stream, New York expensive?

In South Valley Stream, New York, the median home is worth about $249,000, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in South Valley Stream, New York?

About 49.2% of adults age 25 and over in South Valley Stream, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Valley Stream, New York?

About 5.3% of people in South Valley Stream, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Valley Stream, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, South Valley Stream, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 310 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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