Jericho is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. Jericho has a 2024 population of 14,400. Jericho is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 3.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,928 in 2020.
The average household income in Jericho is $240,716 with a poverty rate of 6.02%. The median age in Jericho is 44.9 years: 44.2 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jericho was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6,568 | 46.53% |
| White | 6,357 | 45.03% |
| Two or more races | 818 | 5.79% |
| Black or African American | 194 | 1.37% |
| Other race | 180 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Asian
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,279 | 3.24 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Married | 3,153 | 3.71 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 725 | 1.24 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Female | 295 | 3.31 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Male | 106 | 2.53 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
3.61
Average Family Size
3.24
Average Household Size
81.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 179 | 1.88% |
| Associates Degree | 517 | 5.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,101 | 32.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,443 | 36.12% |
| High School Graduate | 1,413 | 14.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 356 | 3.73% |
| Some College | 523 | 5.49% |
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 | 4,767 | 4,668 | 3,184 |
| Asian | 3,806 | 3,435 | 2,745 |
| 2+ Races | 618 | 618 | 501 |
| Hispanic | 206 | 170 | 66 |
| Black | 174 | 154 | 49 |
| Other Race | 66 | 27 | 18 |
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 81.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $103,207 | $140,202 | $62,903 |
| Graduate Degree | $122,436 | $177,585 | $91,589 |
| High School Graduate | $45,272 | $66,932 | $42,337 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,992 | $56,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $100,391 | $136,679 | $69,654 |
| Some College | $77,656 | $97,292 | $46,667 |
$100,391
Average Earnings
$136,679
Average Male
$69,654
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.91% of Jericho residents speak only English, while 45.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 29.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6,557 | 466 | 7.11% |
| White | 6,138 | 232 | 3.78% |
| Multiple | 812 | 100 | 12.32% |
| Hispanic | 340 | 31 | 9.12% |
| Other | 156 | 25 | 16.03% |
| Black | 182 | 20 | 10.99% |
6.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.99%
Male Poverty Rate
6.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jericho is Other, with 16.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jericho is White, with 3.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.49% |
| Some College | 4.11% |
| High School | 3.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.54% |
| Female Employed | 5.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.03% |
| Male Employed | 0.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $193,229 | $265,179 |
| Households | $180,072 | $240,716 |
| Married Families | $196,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $87,699 | $118,341 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.6%
Male Marriage Rate
61.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
404
Number of Veterans
392
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 108 |
| World War II | 69 |
| Korea | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 293 |
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 378 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.54% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.46% |
| Black | 1 | 0.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
57.91%
Born in Jericho
64.28%
Native Born
35.72%
Foreign Born
14.22%
Non Citizen
21.5%
Naturalized
64.28% of Jericho residents were born in the United States, with 57.91% having been born in New York. 14.22% 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 | 14,400 | 60 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 14,340 | 59 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 14,281 | -245 | -1.69% |
| 2021 | 14,526 | 598 | 4.29% |
| 2020 | 13,928 | 39 | 0.28% |
| 2019 | 13,889 | 62 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 13,827 | -187 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 14,014 | 284 | 2.07% |
| 2016 | 13,730 | -16 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 13,746 | 301 | 2.24% |
| 2014 | 13,445 | 59 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 13,386 | 296 | 2.26% |
| 2012 | 13,090 | -127 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 13,217 | -350 | -2.58% |
| 2010 | 13,567 | 0 | 0% |