Bethpage is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. Bethpage has a 2024 population of 17,423. Bethpage is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually but its population has decreased by -3.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,012 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethpage is $164,319 with a poverty rate of 4.13%. The median age in Bethpage is 47.8 years: 47.2 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethpage was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,646 | 78.97% |
| Asian | 2,228 | 12.89% |
| Two or more races | 636 | 3.68% |
| Other race | 523 | 3.03% |
| Native American | 195 | 1.13% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,994 | 2.88 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Married | 4,003 | 3.39 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Non Family | 1,334 | 1.19 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Female | 527 | 3.12 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Male | 130 | 3.38 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
93.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 344 | 2.74% |
| Associates Degree | 1,164 | 9.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,216 | 25.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,318 | 18.43% |
| High School Graduate | 2,982 | 23.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 395 | 3.14% |
| Some College | 2,155 | 17.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,893 | 9,380 | 4,009 |
| Asian | 1,367 | 1,289 | 930 |
| Hispanic | 1,057 | 923 | 384 |
| 2+ Races | 420 | 338 | 209 |
| Other Race | 304 | 279 | 113 |
| Native American | 144 | 144 | 93 |
| Black | 35 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,089 | $109,792 | $62,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,886 | $121,767 | $88,710 |
| High School Graduate | $41,985 | $47,267 | $29,773 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $73,081 | $90,670 | $55,341 |
| Some College | $67,576 | $77,656 | $52,222 |
$73,081
Average Earnings
$90,670
Average Male
$55,341
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.54% of Bethpage residents speak only English, while 23.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 14.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,939 | 389 | 3.01% |
| Asian | 2,228 | 256 | 11.49% |
| Hispanic | 1,723 | 54 | 3.13% |
| Multiple | 636 | 39 | 6.13% |
| Black | 53 | 20 | 37.74% |
| Other | 523 | 10 | 1.91% |
4.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.26%
Male Poverty Rate
3.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethpage is Black, with 37.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethpage is Other, with 1.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.41% |
| Some College | 3.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.45% |
| Male Employed | 3.85% |
| Female Employed | 0.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $150,802 | $189,315 |
| Households | $128,428 | $164,319 |
| Married Families | $167,684 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,362 | $75,344 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.7%
Male Marriage Rate
58.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
622
Number of Veterans
604
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 220 |
| Second Gulf War | 96 |
| Korea | 94 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 309 |
| 65 to 74 | 158 |
| 35 to 54 | 135 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 570 | 5.08% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 4% |
| Other Race | 41 | 12.35% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.32%
Born in Bethpage
83.45%
Native Born
16.55%
Foreign Born
4.29%
Non Citizen
12.26%
Naturalized
83.45% of Bethpage residents were born in the United States, with 77.32% having been born in New York. 4.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,423 | 71 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 17,352 | 71 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 17,281 | -346 | -1.96% |
| 2021 | 17,627 | -385 | -2.14% |
| 2020 | 18,012 | 385 | 2.18% |
| 2019 | 17,627 | 412 | 2.39% |
| 2018 | 17,215 | 199 | 1.17% |
| 2017 | 17,016 | 819 | 5.06% |
| 2016 | 16,197 | -118 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 16,315 | -22 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 16,337 | -287 | -1.73% |
| 2013 | 16,624 | -7 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 16,631 | 28 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 16,603 | 174 | 1.06% |
| 2010 | 16,429 | 0 | 0% |