Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lynbrook, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,325

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.7%12,131

Hispanic/Latino

21%4,277

Asian

8.4%1,717

Black

7.7%1,563

Two or More

2.1%425

Other

0.9%180

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%305

High School Diploma

21.5%3,144

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%786

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%1,662

Associate's Degree

7.8%1,141

Bachelor's Degree

24.5%3,578

Master's Degree

14.8%2,164

Professional Degree

2.2%324

Doctorate

1.3%192

HS or Higher

91%

BA or Higher

42.8%

Graduate+

18.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$611,900

Median Renti

$2,230

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.6%5,297

Renter-Occupied

24.4%1,714

Total Units

7,507

Homeownership

75.6%

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%23

$50K–$100K

0.9%48

$100K–$150K

0.9%49

$150K–$200K

1.7%91

$200K–$300K

4.4%233

$300K–$500K

19%1,004

$500K–$1M

70.1%3,712

$1M+

2.6%137

Rent Distribution

Under $500

146

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

121

$1,500–$2,000

228

$2,000+

998

Year Built

2010–2019

0.3%23

2000–2009

1.9%141

1990–1999

2.3%170

1980–1989

2%149

1970–1979

6.5%485

1960–1969

15.4%1,157

1950–1959

16%1,204

1940–1949

10.9%820

1939 or earlier

44.7%3,358

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.1%4,988

Fuel Oil

21.5%1,506

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%218

Electricity

2.3%164

Solar

0.8%53

No Fuel

0.6%40

Other

0.4%31

Wood

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$136,696

Mean Household Incomei

$181,512

Per Capita Incomei

$62,995

Poverty Ratei

7.5%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

10,877

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%203

$10K–$15K

1.6%110

$15K–$20K

1.7%119

$20K–$25K

2.9%204

$25K–$30K

2.5%172

$30K–$35K

2.2%152

$35K–$40K

2.1%144

$40K–$45K

2.2%152

$45K–$50K

3.2%221

$50K–$60K

3.1%216

$60K–$75K

5.4%381

$75K–$100K

8.9%626

$100K–$125K

8.5%596

$125K–$150K

8.2%575

$150K–$200K

16.3%1,143

$200K+

28.5%1,997

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

211

Residentsi

275

Avg. Tenant Renti

$538/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

33 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers137 homes87% occupied$538/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 82 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $136,696/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $41K/yr

82%

Very low income$41K–$68K/yr

18%

Who Receives This Housing

66% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

36% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,77818.6%

By Region

Top Countries

China

167

Philippines

132

India

109

Korea

Poland

Mexico

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,913

Avg. Commutei

35.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,387

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

490(3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured