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Nassau County

New York · 1,395,774 residents · 284.542 sq mi
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Nassau County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% 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 $524,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,395,774
+5%since 2000
from 1,334,544 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,905 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 4,690 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+9%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.3M1.3M1.3M1.4M1.4M1990201020202024Nassau County
20241.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,036
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,030 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,363
+66%since 2000
from $32,151 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$524,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $240,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,831
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $964 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+31%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74%(986,947)
Black9.7%(129,860)
Hispanic / Latino10%(133,282)
Asian4.7%(62,744)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.6%(688,071)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(779,454)
Black10.5%(147,216)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(256,425)
Asian11.7%(163,165)
Other2.7%(37,079)
Diversity Score77.8%(1,085,559)
Segregation Score47.8%(666,513)
Diversity Score
78
+51%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
22.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nassau County, New York?

Nassau County, New York has about 1,395,774 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nassau County, New York?

The typical household in Nassau County, New York earns about $120,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nassau County, New York expensive?

In Nassau County, New York, the median home is worth about $524,400, and the typical rent is about $1,831 a month.

How educated are people in Nassau County, New York?

About 46.7% of adults age 25 and over in Nassau County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nassau County, New York?

About 5.4% of people in Nassau County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nassau County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Nassau County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108,426 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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