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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Valley Stream

New York · 36,368 residents · 3.478 sq mi
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Valley Stream is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,243. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $202,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% 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

36,368
+7%since 1990
from 33,946 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10,457 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 9,760 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+4%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
33K35K37K39K41K1990201020202024Valley Stream
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,243
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,287 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,636
+34%since 1990
from $19,089 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$202,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $187,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$955
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $753 in 1990
US average: $602
80.3%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
19.7% rent
3.2
−19%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(32,252)
Black0.3%(110)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,514)
Asian3.7%(1,249)
Diversity Score21.2%(7,196)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(25,981)
Black7.2%(2,603)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(4,463)
Asian6.8%(2,469)
Diversity Score54.9%(19,951)
55
+159%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.9%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.2%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
−8%since 1990
from 27.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Stream, New York?

Valley Stream, New York has about 36,368 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Valley Stream, New York earns about $63,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Stream, New York expensive?

In Valley Stream, New York, the median home is worth about $202,600, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Stream, New York?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Stream, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.5% of people in Valley Stream, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley Stream, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley Stream, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,422 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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