CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wheatley Heights

New York · 5,027 residents · 1.318 sq mi

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Wheatley Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,495. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $184,500. Households here earn about 74% more than the New York median.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 31.2

US median: 33.0

More educated

26% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 28%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

5,027

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 5,013 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Population density

3,814 / sq mi

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 3,803 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.2

−10%vs 2000

vs 34.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20245K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$57,495

+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $75,076 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,992

−29%vs 2000

vs $25,432 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.6%

+3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$184,500

+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $190,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$975

+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $948 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

84.4%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.6% in 2000

15.6% rent

Afford Score

3.2

+27%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic34.6%(1,734)

Black46.8%(2,344)

Hispanic / Latino11.7%(585)

Asian3.4%(171)

Other0%

Diversity Score77.5%(3,887)

1990

White, non-Hispanic56.9%(2,862)

Black36.9%(1,855)

Hispanic / Latino8.5%(428)

Asian3.5%(176)

Other2.7%(134)

Diversity Score75.2%(3,778)

Diversity Score

−3%vs 2000

vs 78 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

26.3%

−4.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 31.1% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

83.4%

−3.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 87.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

11.6%

−2.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

No data for the years selected.

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheatley Heights, New York?

Wheatley Heights, New York has about 5,027 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Wheatley Heights, New York?

The typical household in Wheatley Heights, New York earns about $57,495 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheatley Heights, New York expensive?

In Wheatley Heights, New York, the median home is worth about $184,500, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Wheatley Heights, New York?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wheatley Heights, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheatley Heights, New York?

About 8.6% of people in Wheatley Heights, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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