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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Uniondale

New York · 23,011 residents · 5.711 sq mi
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Uniondale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,410. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $167,400. Households here earn about 42% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,011
+13%since 1990
from 20,328 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,029 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 3,559 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K23K27K31K35K1990201020202024Uniondale
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,410
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,917 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,069
+28%since 1990
from $14,850 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.8%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$167,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $155,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$914
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $817 in 1990
US average: $602
78.8%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
21.2% rent
2.7
−18%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(9,083)
Black46.6%(9,470)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(2,779)
Asian2.2%(448)
Diversity Score82.4%(16,755)
2000
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(4,056)
Black53.8%(12,384)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(5,261)
Asian2.1%(472)
Diversity Score74.7%(17,196)
75
−9%since 1990
from 82 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.4%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
−1%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Uniondale, New York?

Uniondale, New York has about 23,011 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Uniondale, New York earns about $61,410 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 $167,400, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Uniondale, New York?

About 19.4% 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 8.8% 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 2,683 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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