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Woodmere

New York · 18,061 residents · 2.581 sq mi
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Notable rankings
#165Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.1%#278Most expensive homesof 6,786$975,400#287Highest median rentof 6,764$2,720#319Highest median household incomeof 6,818$172,537
The short version

Woodmere is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $172,537. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $975,400. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,061
+10%since 2000
from 16,447 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,998 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 6,614 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
−17%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Woodmere
202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(1,037)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.9%(1,605)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.2%(2,026)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910%(1,811)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(1,141)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.3%(1,684)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.4%(1,705)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(2,038)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.9%(2,157)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.3%(1,499)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.9%(713)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.6%(645)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$172,537
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,212 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,638
+50%since 2000
from $41,699 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−13%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$975,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,720
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,007 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+5%since 2009
from 5.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Woodmere on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(14,854)
Black1.6%(269)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(587)
Asian3.7%(604)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(14,529)
Black5.1%(913)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(894)
Asian2.3%(422)
Other7.2%(1,303)
Diversity Score
43
+23%since 2009
from 35 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Nicaraguan2%(361)
Puerto Rican1.5%(274)
Bolivian0.5%(93)
Dominican0.3%(58)
Argentine0.2%(28)
Cuban0.1%(26)
Venezuelan0.1%(19)
Colombian0.1%(17)
Peruvian0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.9%(171)
Korean0.8%(140)
Chinese0.3%(63)
Filipino0.2%(30)
Bangladeshi0.1%(13)
Ancestry
American7.7%(1,385)
Polish7.5%(1,360)
Russian7.4%(1,342)
Irish3.3%(592)
Israeli3.2%(574)
Italian3%(545)
Guyanese1.9%(351)
Hungarian1.9%(336)
Ukrainian1.8%(320)
West Indian1.5%(262)
German1.3%(228)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Arab1.1%(205)
Iraqi0.8%(147)
Jamaican0.8%(144)
English0.6%(110)
Romanian0.5%(95)
Austrian0.5%(85)
Lithuanian0.4%(80)
Greek0.3%(52)
Ethiopian0.3%(48)
Czech0.2%(42)
Haitian0.2%(37)
Latvian0.2%(36)
French0.2%(32)
Norwegian0.2%(29)
Belgian0.1%(15)
Serbian0.1%(15)
Swiss0%(9)
Turkish0%(9)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Polish population · Largest Russian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Israeli population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 32.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 77.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.7%(1,823)
Married63.7%(4,042)
Widowed4.2%(264)
Divorced3.4%(218)
Women 15+
Never married31.5%(2,218)
Married55.4%(3,904)
Widowed7.3%(511)
Divorced5.9%(413)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodmere, New York?

Woodmere, New York has about 18,061 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodmere, New York earns about $172,537 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodmere, New York expensive?

In Woodmere, New York, the median home is worth about $975,400, and the typical rent is about $2,720 a month.

How educated are people in Woodmere, New York?

About 63.7% of adults age 25 and over in Woodmere, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodmere, New York?

About 2.1% of people in Woodmere, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodmere, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodmere, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,483 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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