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Uniondale

New York · 33,148 residents · 5.711 sq mi
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Uniondale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,684. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $539,000. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 45% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,148
+44%since 2000
from 23,011 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,804 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 4,029 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+6%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K23K27K31K35K1990201020202024Uniondale
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,684
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,410 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,562
+118%since 2000
from $19,069 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+13%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
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
$539,000
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,494
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $914 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+59%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(4,056)
Black53.8%(12,384)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(5,261)
Asian2.1%(472)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.7%(17,196)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.5%(5,459)
Black35.9%(11,893)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(13,056)
Asian2.9%(971)
Other5.3%(1,769)
Diversity Score85.7%(28,396)
Diversity Score
86
+15%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
35.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2017
from 89.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 55.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 31.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Uniondale, New York?

Uniondale, New York has about 33,148 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Uniondale, New York?

The typical household in Uniondale, New York earns about $124,684 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Uniondale, New York expensive?

In Uniondale, New York, the median home is worth about $539,000, and the typical rent is about $2,494 a month.

How educated are people in Uniondale, New York?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Uniondale, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Uniondale, New York?

About 9.2% of people in Uniondale, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Uniondale, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Uniondale, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,820 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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