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
99th
Median Household Income $146,202 +94.5% #9 / 3,222
100th
Median Age 42.0 years +8.0% #1,499 / 3,222
53th
Median Home Value $684,700 +142.9% #55 / 3,222
98th
Median Gross Rent $2,252 +93.6% #14 / 3,222
100th
Poverty Rate 5.4% -57.0% #73 / 3,222
98th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

76.7%
Native Born
23.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$146,202 +94.5% vs nat'l
Rank #9 of 3,222
100th percentile
Per Capita Income
$64,198 +55.6% vs nat'l
Rank #40 of 3,222
99th percentile
Poverty Rate
5.4% −57.0% vs nat'l
Rank #73 of 3,222
98th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.8% −9.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,896 of 3,222
41th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
49.7% +47.4% vs nat'l
Rank #102 of 3,222
97th percentile
Mean Commute Time
39.7 min +43.7% vs nat'l
Rank #68 of 3,222
98th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$684,700 +142.9% vs nat'l
Rank #55 of 3,222
98th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$2,252 +93.6% vs nat'l
Rank #14 of 3,222
100th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.9% +27.3% vs nat'l
Rank #371 of 3,222
89th percentile
81.9% Homeownership

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Health

96.2% of residents in Nassau County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% above the national rate.

96.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.2% +4.9% vs nat'l
Rank #221 of 3,222
93th percentile

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.