Garden City, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Garden City, New York Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Garden City, New York had a total population of 22,941, the 71st largest village in New York, with a median household income of $244,152, which is 184% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 3.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 184% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in New York.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 3.0% — among the lowest in New York.
75.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in New York.

Garden City Quick Facts

Population 22,941

Median Household Income $244,152

Median Home Value $1,075,900

Poverty Rate 3.0%

Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Median Age 41.3 years

Homeownership Rate 93.7%

Affordability Ratio 4.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 75.9%

High School Graduation Rate 96.2%

Diversity Index 33/100

Population 22,941 71st of 1,289

Median Income $244,152 top 10%

Poverty Rate 3.0% 76% lower than national

Median Home Value $1,075,900 top 10%

How Garden City Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	22,866	22,941	+0.3%
Median household income	$228,807	$244,152	+6.7%
Median home value	$1,063,300	$1,075,900	+1.2%

How Garden City Compares

Median Household Income

Garden City

$244,152

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Garden City

$1,075,900

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 3.7%

$25K-$50K 4.9%

$50K-$100K 14.1%

$100K+ 77.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.5%

$10K-$15K

0.2%

$15K-$20K

0.7%

$20K-$25K

1.2%

$25K-$30K

2.1%

$30K-$35K

0.6%

$35K-$40K

0.5%

$40K-$45K

0.5%

$45K-$50K

1.2%

$50K-$60K

3.6%

$60K-$75K

3.5%

$75K-$100K

7.0%

$100K-$125K

4.5%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

9.1%

$200K+

57.5%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

63.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 93.7%

Renter 6.3%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $3,265/mo 16.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.4%

18-34

16.7%

35-54

26.4%

55-74

23.9%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Garden City Rankings in New York

#71 Population of 1,289

#36 Median Income of 1,219

#64 Education of 1,288

#78 Home Value of 1,232

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Other Cities in Nassau County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hempstead	58,801	$90,420	14.4%	$459,500
Levittown	51,904	$146,068	4.7%	$590,500
Freeport	44,088	$120,625	7.4%	$505,900
Hicksville	43,780	$144,471	3.9%	$634,100
Valley Stream	40,315	$133,190	5.5%	$616,100
East Meadow	36,821	$133,971	6.4%	$631,800
Elmont	36,518	$114,217	5.0%	$602,900
Baldwin	34,994	$145,472	6.6%	$593,800
Long Beach	34,756	$140,739	7.6%	$696,400
Uniondale	33,148	$124,684	9.2%	$539,000

Cities Similar to Garden City

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Dix Hills	24,773	$227,944	$935,800	61.9%	3.6%
Merrick	21,744	$185,740	$771,900	64.4%	2.3%
Massapequa	21,389	$181,846	$693,200	53.2%	2.4%
Plainview	25,982	$189,906	$796,300	68.4%	2.9%
North Bellmore	20,689	$181,662	$659,200	53.1%	1.2%

Population Overview

Garden City is a small city located in New York, within Nassau County. The total population is 22,941. It ranks as the 71st most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garden City is 41.3 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Garden City is $244,152. This is 184% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 202% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.0%. This is 78% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $1,075,900. Housing costs are 154% higher than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 93.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 72% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Garden City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.1% of the population. Asian residents account for 6.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.1% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.1%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

75.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Garden City in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 89% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.2%. Notably, 39.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Garden City, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Garden City, New York?

Garden City, New York has a population of 22,941 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Garden City, NY?

The median household income in Garden City is $244,152, which is 202% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Garden City, NY?

The poverty rate in Garden City is 3.0%. This means approximately 668 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Garden City, New York?

Garden City's population is 81.1% White, 1.5% Black, 6.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 6.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Garden City, NY?

The median home value in Garden City is $1,075,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

How educated is Garden City, New York?

75.9% of adults (25+) in Garden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 39.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.