Locust Valley is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. Locust Valley has a 2024 population of 3,645. Locust Valley is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 4.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,485 in 2020.
The average household income in Locust Valley is $258,372 with a poverty rate of 4.16%. The median age in Locust Valley is 43.5 years: 32.2 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Locust Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,133 | 86.76% |
| Two or more races | 242 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 138 | 3.82% |
| Other race | 69 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,258 | 2.85 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Married | 839 | 3.42 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 242 | 1.03 | 64 | 36 |
| Female | 140 | 2.85 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Male | 37 | 1.92 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
74.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 94 | 3.92% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 5.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 583 | 24.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 649 | 27.06% |
| High School Graduate | 235 | 9.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 198 | 8.26% |
| Some College | 499 | 20.81% |
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 | 1,976 | 1,871 | 1,184 |
| Hispanic | 390 | 220 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 15 | 0 |
| Black | 80 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 47 | 37 | 7 |
| Asian | 15 | 6 | 6 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 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 white people with a rate of 59.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $114,868 | $0 | $87,847 |
| Graduate Degree | $114,275 | $250,001 | $113,270 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $93,424 | $15,463 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,299 | $44,211 | $0 |
| Overall | $74,438 | $98,684 | $58,807 |
| Some College | $51,125 | $50,375 | $58,438 |
$74,438
Average Earnings
$98,684
Average Male
$58,807
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.74% of Locust Valley residents speak only English, while 25.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,823 | 117 | 4.14% |
| Hispanic | 717 | 29 | 4.04% |
| Other | 69 | 18 | 26.09% |
| Multiple | 242 | 11 | 4.55% |
| Black | 138 | 4 | 2.9% |
4.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.46%
Male Poverty Rate
3.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Locust Valley is Other, with 26.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Locust Valley is Black, with 2.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.67% |
| High School | 7.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.98% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.88% |
| Female Employed | 2.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $167,667 | $302,938 |
| Households | $134,063 | $258,372 |
| Married Families | $216,806 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,688 | $66,459 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.8%
Male Marriage Rate
62.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
154
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 72 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 154 | 6.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
80.84%
Born in Locust Valley
86.07%
Native Born
13.93%
Foreign Born
5.59%
Non Citizen
8.34%
Naturalized
86.07% of Locust Valley residents were born in the United States, with 80.84% having been born in New York. 5.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,645 | 17 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 3,628 | 17 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 3,611 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 3,607 | 122 | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 3,485 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2019 | 3,481 | 308 | 9.71% |
| 2018 | 3,173 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 3,174 | -55 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 3,229 | -41 | -1.25% |
| 2015 | 3,270 | 29 | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 3,241 | -10 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 3,251 | -94 | -2.81% |
| 2012 | 3,345 | 107 | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 3,238 | -168 | -4.93% |
| 2010 | 3,406 | 0 | 0% |