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Woodmere

New York · 18,669 residents · 2.581 sq mi
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Woodmere is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,812. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $765,400. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 95% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,669
+14%since 2000
from 16,447 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,233 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 6,372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
−17%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,812
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,212 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,626
+31%since 2000
from $41,699 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$765,400
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,275
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,007 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
9.9% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+45%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(14,854)
Black1.6%(269)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(587)
Asian3.7%(604)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(3,455)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(15,791)
Black4.1%(757)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(960)
Asian3.1%(586)
Other2.7%(503)
Diversity Score34.1%(6,371)
Diversity Score
34
+62%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 32.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodmere, New York?

Woodmere, New York has about 18,669 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodmere, New York earns about $138,812 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 $765,400, and the typical rent is about $2,275 a month.

How educated are people in Woodmere, New York?

About 65.0% 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 2.4% 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 3,091 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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