NEIGHBORHOOD
Longwood
New York · New York · 40,143 residents · 0.55 sq mi
The short version
With 40,143 people, Longwood is a neighborhood in New York. Owners hold 9% of the housing stock. 33.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Households here earn about 53% less than in New York as a whole. There are 73,120 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Longwood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
40,143
Population density
73,120 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.55 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,909
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,741
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Other services5.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Retail trade4%
Public administration1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Education & health services0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$499,584
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,234
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.1%
90.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.64 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(579)
Black24.4%(9,800)
Hispanic / Latino71.3%(28,612)
Asian0.6%(244)
Other2.3%(908)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(579)
Black24.4%(9,800)
Hispanic / Latino71.3%(28,612)
Asian0.6%(244)
Other2.3%(908)
Diversity Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
55.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
71.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.5%
Female
54.5%
Foreign born
26.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
61.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Longwood, New York, New York?
Longwood, New York, New York has about 40,143 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Longwood, New York, New York?
The typical household in Longwood, New York, New York earns about $37,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Longwood, New York, New York expensive?
In Longwood, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $499,584, and the typical rent is about $1,234 a month.
How educated are people in Longwood, New York, New York?
About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Longwood, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Longwood, New York, New York?
About 33.6% of people in Longwood, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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New YorkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024