East Meadow is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. East Meadow has a 2024 population of 36,643. East Meadow is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -3.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 37,992 in 2020.
The average household income in East Meadow is $156,724 with a poverty rate of 6.85%. The median age in East Meadow is 43.8 years: 43.2 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Meadow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,060 | 64.4% |
| Asian | 6,678 | 18.65% |
| Other race | 2,577 | 7.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,012 | 5.62% |
| Black or African American | 1,453 | 4.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.02% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,727 | 2.96 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Married | 7,163 | 3.65 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Non Family | 2,719 | 1.17 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Female | 1,389 | 2.91 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Male | 456 | 2.98 | 100 | 0 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
89.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,087 | 4.18% |
| Associates Degree | 2,663 | 10.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,302 | 24.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,195 | 19.99% |
| High School Graduate | 6,684 | 25.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 720 | 2.77% |
| Some College | 3,342 | 12.86% |
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 | 17,214 | 16,353 | 7,408 |
| Asian | 4,216 | 3,858 | 2,470 |
| Hispanic | 3,100 | 2,738 | 1,048 |
| Other Race | 1,595 | 1,321 | 520 |
| 2+ Races | 1,074 | 941 | 448 |
| Black | 1,048 | 935 | 384 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 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 58.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,588 | $94,839 | $72,108 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,737 | $111,941 | $88,522 |
| High School Graduate | $57,201 | $62,639 | $45,859 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,447 | $42,172 | $30,673 |
| Overall | $70,792 | $79,765 | $60,914 |
| Some College | $58,468 | $65,800 | $51,037 |
$70,792
Average Earnings
$79,765
Average Male
$60,914
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.62% of East Meadow residents speak only English, while 32.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 16.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6,665 | 1,107 | 16.61% |
| White | 21,308 | 955 | 4.48% |
| Hispanic | 4,883 | 272 | 5.57% |
| Multiple | 1,952 | 105 | 5.38% |
| Other | 2,434 | 97 | 3.99% |
| Black | 1,068 | 48 | 4.49% |
6.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.51%
Male Poverty Rate
7.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Meadow is Asian, with 16.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Meadow is Other, with 3.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.36% |
| Some College | 6.64% |
| High School | 5.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 6.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.45% |
| Male Employed | 2.68% |
| Female Employed | 0.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $151,667 | $179,061 |
| Households | $128,770 | $156,724 |
| Married Families | $169,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,439 | $75,496 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
944
Number of Veterans
892
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 283 |
| Korea | 171 |
| Second Gulf War | 152 |
| First Gulf War | 85 |
| World War II | 81 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 505 |
| 65 to 74 | 166 |
| 18 to 34 | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 717 | 3.65% |
| Hispanic | 211 | 5.87% |
| Other Race | 78 | 3.92% |
| Black | 76 | 6.37% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 3.69% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
73.4%
Born in East Meadow
79.87%
Native Born
20.13%
Foreign Born
4.41%
Non Citizen
15.72%
Naturalized
79.87% of East Meadow residents were born in the United States, with 73.4% having been born in New York. 4.41% 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 | 36,643 | -107 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 36,750 | -106 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 36,856 | -1,222 | -3.21% |
| 2021 | 38,078 | 86 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 37,992 | -37 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 38,029 | 671 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 37,358 | 163 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 37,195 | -33 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 37,228 | -608 | -1.61% |
| 2015 | 37,836 | 323 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 37,513 | -174 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 37,687 | -439 | -1.15% |
| 2012 | 38,126 | 736 | 1.97% |
| 2011 | 37,390 | -742 | -1.95% |
| 2010 | 38,132 | 0 | 0% |