Glen Head is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. Glen Head has a 2024 population of 4,818. Glen Head is currently growing at a rate of 0.17% annually but its population has decreased by -0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,843 in 2020.
The average household income in Glen Head is $207,171 with a poverty rate of 2.91%. The median age in Glen Head is 46.6 years: 50.6 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Glen Head was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,854 | 84.24% |
| Two or more races | 381 | 8.33% |
| Other race | 144 | 3.15% |
| Asian | 138 | 3.02% |
| Black or African American | 58 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,626 | 2.79 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Married | 984 | 3.45 | 96.7 | 3.3 |
| Non Family | 450 | 1.14 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Female | 184 | 3.33 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Male | 8 | 2.25 | 100 | 0 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
90.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 2.07% |
| Associates Degree | 231 | 7.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,061 | 33.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 850 | 26.6% |
| High School Graduate | 497 | 15.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 123 | 3.85% |
| Some College | 367 | 11.49% |
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 | 2,505 | 2,368 | 1,447 |
| Hispanic | 488 | 457 | 360 |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 167 | 142 |
| Asian | 94 | 84 | 53 |
| Other Race | 64 | 33 | 20 |
| Black | 47 | 36 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 85.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,375 | $92,760 | $58,289 |
| Graduate Degree | $123,867 | $144,821 | $106,118 |
| High School Graduate | $25,469 | $0 | $32,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $74,234 | $92,604 | $67,007 |
| Some College | $0 | $100,625 | $0 |
$74,234
Average Earnings
$92,604
Average Male
$67,007
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.71% of Glen Head residents speak only English, while 29.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,440 | 55 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic | 769 | 48 | 6.24% |
| Black | 58 | 30 | 51.72% |
| Multiple | 381 | 13 | 3.41% |
2.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.04%
Male Poverty Rate
1.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Glen Head is Black, with 51.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Glen Head is White, with 1.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.05% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.39% |
| Male Employed | 3.93% |
| Female Employed | 0.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $185,882 | $246,939 |
| Households | $136,786 | $207,171 |
| Married Families | $199,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,625 | $93,785 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
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
170
Number of Veterans
159
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 79 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 5.42% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
73.36%
Born in Glen Head
81.05%
Native Born
18.95%
Foreign Born
4.24%
Non Citizen
14.71%
Naturalized
81.05% of Glen Head residents were born in the United States, with 73.36% having been born in New York. 4.24% 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 | 4,818 | 8 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 4,810 | 9 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 4,801 | -38 | -0.79% |
| 2021 | 4,839 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 4,843 | -210 | -4.16% |
| 2019 | 5,053 | 70 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 4,983 | 20 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 4,963 | 103 | 2.12% |
| 2016 | 4,860 | 240 | 5.19% |
| 2015 | 4,620 | 45 | 0.98% |
| 2014 | 4,575 | -98 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 4,673 | 132 | 2.91% |
| 2012 | 4,541 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 4,536 | -161 | -3.43% |
| 2010 | 4,697 | 0 | 0% |