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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wheatley Heights

New York · 5,013 residents · 1.318 sq mi
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Wheatley Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,076. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $190,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 73% 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
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,013
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5,027 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,803 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,814 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+12%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Wheatley Heights
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$75,076
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,495 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,432
+41%since 1990
from $17,992 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.8%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$190,100
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $184,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$948
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $975 in 1990
US average: $602
84.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
15.4% rent
2.5
−21%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(2,862)
Black36.9%(1,855)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(428)
Asian3.5%(176)
Diversity Score75.2%(3,778)
2000
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(1,734)
Black46.8%(2,344)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(585)
Asian3.4%(171)
Diversity Score77.5%(3,887)
78
+3%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.1%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 83.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
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 Wheatley Heights, New York?

Wheatley Heights, New York has about 5,013 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wheatley Heights, New York earns about $75,076 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 $190,100, and the typical rent is about $948 a month.

How educated are people in Wheatley Heights, New York?

About 31.1% 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 4.8% of people in Wheatley Heights, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheatley Heights, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheatley Heights, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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