Nassau County, New York
NY · FIPS 36059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,389,591 | — | #30 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $146,202 | +94.5% | #9 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,499 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $684,700 | +142.9% | #55 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,252 | +93.6% | #14 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% | -57.0% | #73 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nassau County has a population of 1,389,591, making it the #30 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Nassau County is $146,202, ranking #9 out of 3,222 counties — 94.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.4% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Nassau County is $684,700 (+142.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,252/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.9%.
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96.2% of residents in Nassau County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% above the national rate.
About Nassau County, New York
Nassau County, New York has a total population of 1,389,591, making it the 30th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nassau County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nassau County is $146,202, which ranks #9 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 94.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Nassau County is $684,700, 142.9% above the national median. Renters in Nassau County pay a median gross rent of $2,252 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nassau County, 49.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 39.7 min.
Nassau County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (12.2%).
All data for Nassau County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.