Great Neck is a village located in Nassau County New York. Great Neck has a 2024 population of 10,972. Great Neck is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,111 in 2020.
The average household income in Great Neck is $190,601 with a poverty rate of 7.17%. The median age in Great Neck is 34.4 years: 33 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Great Neck was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,900 | 71.38% |
| Asian | 1,917 | 17.32% |
| Other race | 600 | 5.42% |
| Two or more races | 413 | 3.73% |
| Black or African American | 238 | 2.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,335 | 3.31 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 2,164 | 4.09 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 721 | 1.07 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Female | 351 | 3.52 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Male | 99 | 1.91 | 18.2 | 81.8 |
3.9
Average Family Size
3.31
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 249 | 3.77% |
| Associates Degree | 425 | 6.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,999 | 30.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,860 | 28.14% |
| High School Graduate | 944 | 14.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 410 | 6.2% |
| Some College | 723 | 10.94% |
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 | 4,421 | 4,163 | 2,657 |
| Asian | 1,097 | 1,000 | 765 |
| Hispanic | 620 | 361 | 159 |
| 2+ Races | 375 | 322 | 219 |
| Other Race | 249 | 181 | 107 |
| Black | 221 | 176 | 78 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,714 | $88,461 | $46,276 |
| Graduate Degree | $150,637 | $200,972 | $104,542 |
| High School Graduate | $35,694 | $47,297 | $22,361 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,787 | $0 | $70,843 |
| Overall | $76,987 | $100,670 | $42,399 |
| Some College | $33,788 | $75,313 | $12,826 |
$76,987
Average Earnings
$100,670
Average Male
$42,399
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.96% of Great Neck residents speak only English, while 50.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 20.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,442 | 413 | 5.55% |
| Hispanic | 1,010 | 335 | 33.17% |
| Other | 600 | 262 | 43.67% |
| Multiple | 413 | 113 | 27.36% |
| Asian | 1,917 | 6 | 0.31% |
7.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.96%
Male Poverty Rate
8.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Great Neck is Other, with 43.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Great Neck is Asian, with 0.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.66% |
| Some College | 6.79% |
| High School | 6.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.46% |
| Male Employed | 3.54% |
| Female Employed | 0.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $141,875 | $205,221 |
| Households | $137,095 | $190,601 |
| Married Families | $171,045 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $113,717 | $134,287 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.3%
Male Marriage Rate
57.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
164
Number of Veterans
146
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| World War II | 30 |
| Korea | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 70 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 2.88% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
58.29%
Born in Great Neck
68.8%
Native Born
31.2%
Foreign Born
5.79%
Non Citizen
25.41%
Naturalized
68.8% of Great Neck residents were born in the United States, with 58.29% having been born in New York. 5.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,799 | -34 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 10,833 | -35 | -0.32% |
| 2027 | 10,868 | -35 | -0.32% |
| 2026 | 10,903 | -34 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 10,937 | -35 | -0.32% |
| 2024 | 10,972 | -35 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 11,007 | -42 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 11,049 | -57 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 11,106 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 11,111 | 902 | 8.84% |
| 2019 | 10,209 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 10,213 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 10,215 | 16 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 10,199 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 10,195 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 10,198 | 23 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 10,175 | 21 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 10,154 | 25 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 10,129 | 43 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 10,086 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,538 | 793 | 9.07% |
| 1990 | 8,745 | -423 | -4.61% |
| 1980 | 9,168 | -1,630 | -15.1% |
| 1970 | 10,798 | 627 | 6.16% |
| 1960 | 10,171 | 2,412 | 31.09% |
| 1950 | 7,759 | 1,592 | 25.81% |
| 1940 | 6,167 | 2,157 | 53.79% |
| 1930 | 4,010 | -6,789 | -62.87% |