Elmont is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. Elmont has a 2024 population of 38,644. Elmont is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 6.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,245 in 2020.
The average household income in Elmont is $145,269 with a poverty rate of 4.19%. The median age in Elmont is 38.1 years: 35.3 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elmont was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,486 | 42.5% |
| White | 5,850 | 16.06% |
| Asian | 5,625 | 15.44% |
| Other race | 4,947 | 13.58% |
| Two or more races | 4,206 | 11.54% |
| Native American | 322 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,964 | 3.65 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Married | 5,913 | 4.15 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Female | 1,825 | 4.06 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Non Family | 1,543 | 1.2 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Male | 683 | 3.79 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
3.92
Average Family Size
3.65
Average Household Size
79.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,573 | 6.1% |
| Associates Degree | 1,787 | 6.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,442 | 21.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,061 | 11.86% |
| High School Graduate | 6,666 | 25.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,025 | 7.85% |
| Some College | 5,247 | 20.34% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,811 | 9,966 | 4,086 |
| Hispanic | 5,498 | 3,775 | 1,075 |
| White | 3,890 | 3,483 | 806 |
| Asian | 3,795 | 3,257 | 1,949 |
| Other Race | 3,551 | 2,290 | 647 |
| 2+ Races | 2,789 | 2,337 | 770 |
| Native American | 230 | 201 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,226 | $79,665 | $70,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,154 | $88,526 | $83,192 |
| High School Graduate | $42,917 | $45,822 | $38,258 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,452 | $39,510 | $30,182 |
| Overall | $57,963 | $60,689 | $54,437 |
| Some College | $58,789 | $63,125 | $54,121 |
$57,963
Average Earnings
$60,689
Average Male
$54,437
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.7% of Elmont residents speak only English, while 47.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 19.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,116 | 418 | 5.15% |
| Other | 4,946 | 384 | 7.76% |
| Multiple | 4,191 | 333 | 7.95% |
| Black | 15,381 | 298 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 5,582 | 248 | 4.44% |
| White | 4,755 | 238 | 5.01% |
4.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.57%
Male Poverty Rate
4.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elmont is Multiple, with 7.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elmont is Black, with 1.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.15% |
| High School | 5.81% |
| Some College | 2.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.39% |
| Female Employed | 2.99% |
| Male Employed | 1.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $130,257 | $153,400 |
| Households | $120,917 | $145,269 |
| Married Families | $133,972 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,875 | $68,950 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
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
624
Number of Veterans
585
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 168 |
| First Gulf War | 154 |
| Second Gulf War | 109 |
| Korea | 60 |
| World War II | 46 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 202 |
| 75+ | 190 |
| 65 to 74 | 122 |
| 18 to 34 | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 332 | 2.67% |
| White | 218 | 4.12% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 49 | 1.13% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 0.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
52.3%
Born in Elmont
56.52%
Native Born
43.48%
Foreign Born
11.79%
Non Citizen
31.69%
Naturalized
56.52% of Elmont residents were born in the United States, with 52.3% having been born in New York. 11.79% 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 | 38,644 | 389 | 1.02% |
| 2023 | 38,255 | 389 | 1.03% |
| 2022 | 37,866 | 1,125 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 36,741 | 496 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 36,245 | 421 | 1.18% |
| 2019 | 35,824 | -204 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 36,028 | -608 | -1.66% |
| 2017 | 36,636 | -421 | -1.14% |
| 2016 | 37,057 | -331 | -0.89% |
| 2015 | 37,388 | 626 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 36,762 | 771 | 2.14% |
| 2013 | 35,991 | 265 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 35,726 | 693 | 1.98% |
| 2011 | 35,033 | 1,835 | 5.53% |
| 2010 | 33,198 | 0 | 0% |