East Farmingdale is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. East Farmingdale has a 2024 population of 5,970. East Farmingdale is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -1.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,074 in 2020.
The average household income in East Farmingdale is $144,111 with a poverty rate of 4.79%. The median age in East Farmingdale is 34.3 years: 32.6 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Farmingdale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,982 | 67.88% |
| Other race | 768 | 13.09% |
| Black or African American | 581 | 9.9% |
| Asian | 316 | 5.39% |
| Two or more races | 206 | 3.51% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,945 | 2.82 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 995 | 3.5 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Non Family | 504 | 1.11 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Female | 336 | 3.4 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Male | 110 | 2.71 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 290 | 7.37% |
| Associates Degree | 393 | 9.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,092 | 27.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 726 | 18.45% |
| High School Graduate | 859 | 21.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 192 | 4.88% |
| Some College | 384 | 9.76% |
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 | 2,641 | 2,484 | 1,422 |
| Hispanic | 700 | 500 | 148 |
| Other Race | 413 | 267 | 22 |
| Black | 339 | 311 | 115 |
| Asian | 145 | 132 | 108 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 30 | 19 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 1 |
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 74.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,971 | $88,586 | $71,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,095 | $76,673 | $93,068 |
| High School Graduate | $42,440 | $60,662 | $35,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $14,681 | $0 |
| Overall | $67,057 | $76,709 | $58,684 |
| Some College | $58,684 | $66,944 | $44,868 |
$67,057
Average Earnings
$76,709
Average Male
$58,684
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.24% of East Farmingdale residents speak only English, while 25.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,423 | 149 | 4.35% |
| Other | 723 | 86 | 11.89% |
| Hispanic | 1,185 | 58 | 4.89% |
| Asian | 177 | 10 | 5.65% |
| Black | 514 | 10 | 1.95% |
4.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.74%
Male Poverty Rate
5.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Farmingdale is Other, with 11.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Farmingdale is Black, with 1.95% 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 4.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.39% |
| Some College | 0.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.84% |
| Male Employed | 1.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $128,264 | $164,589 |
| Households | $109,531 | $144,111 |
| Married Families | $157,755 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,000 | $74,296 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
186
Number of Veterans
186
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 65 |
| Vietnam | 47 |
| Korea | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 65 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 5.04% |
| Black | 15 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 1 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
78.23%
Born in East Farmingdale
83.7%
Native Born
16.3%
Foreign Born
3.73%
Non Citizen
12.56%
Naturalized
83.7% of East Farmingdale residents were born in the United States, with 78.23% having been born in New York. 3.73% 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 | 5,970 | -36 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 6,006 | -37 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 6,043 | -12 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 6,055 | -19 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 6,074 | -94 | -1.52% |
| 2019 | 6,168 | 25 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 6,143 | -79 | -1.27% |
| 2017 | 6,222 | 114 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 6,108 | -306 | -4.77% |
| 2015 | 6,414 | 25 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 6,389 | -88 | -1.36% |
| 2013 | 6,477 | -9 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 6,486 | 63 | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 6,423 | -61 | -0.94% |
| 2010 | 6,484 | 0 | 0% |