Plainedge is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. Plainedge has a 2024 population of 8,987. Plainedge is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 1.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,865 in 2020.
The average household income in Plainedge is $151,796 with a poverty rate of 5.98%. The median age in Plainedge is 40.1 years: 37.7 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plainedge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,853 | 76.46% |
| Asian | 1,135 | 12.66% |
| Two or more races | 793 | 8.85% |
| Other race | 84 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,853 | 3.07 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Married | 1,944 | 3.64 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Non Family | 563 | 1.2 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Female | 264 | 2.71 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Male | 82 | 3.57 | 100 | 0 |
3.48
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
93.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 171 | 2.74% |
| Associates Degree | 571 | 9.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,430 | 22.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,147 | 18.37% |
| High School Graduate | 1,755 | 28.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 317 | 5.08% |
| Some College | 852 | 13.65% |
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 | 4,700 | 4,426 | 1,685 |
| Asian | 826 | 736 | 599 |
| Hispanic | 488 | 443 | 172 |
| 2+ Races | 341 | 271 | 214 |
| Black | 80 | 45 | 16 |
| Other Race | 66 | 50 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 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 72.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,489 | $76,218 | $57,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,321 | $105,250 | $99,107 |
| High School Graduate | $54,018 | $71,917 | $28,480 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $71,074 | $79,745 | $52,092 |
| Some College | $60,946 | $85,819 | $46,806 |
$71,074
Average Earnings
$79,745
Average Male
$52,092
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.95% of Plainedge residents speak only English, while 19.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,135 | 316 | 27.84% |
| White | 6,451 | 169 | 2.62% |
| Hispanic | 1,067 | 31 | 2.91% |
| Black | 80 | 20 | 25% |
| Other | 84 | 16 | 19.05% |
| Native | 18 | 12 | 66.67% |
| Multiple | 793 | 3 | 0.38% |
5.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.11%
Male Poverty Rate
4.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plainedge is Native, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plainedge is Multiple, with 0.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.45% |
| High School | 6.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.36% |
| Some College | 1.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.35% |
| Male Employed | 2.97% |
| Female Employed | 2.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $148,750 | $169,460 |
| Households | $132,107 | $151,796 |
| Married Families | $156,979 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,260 | $72,094 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
59.1%
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
211
Number of Veterans
211
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| Korea | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| World War II | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 3.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
79.15%
Born in Plainedge
86.27%
Native Born
13.73%
Foreign Born
2.39%
Non Citizen
11.35%
Naturalized
86.27% of Plainedge residents were born in the United States, with 79.15% having been born in New York. 2.39% 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 | 8,987 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 8,975 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 8,963 | -465 | -4.93% |
| 2021 | 9,428 | 563 | 6.35% |
| 2020 | 8,865 | -110 | -1.23% |
| 2019 | 8,975 | -231 | -2.51% |
| 2018 | 9,206 | -21 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 9,227 | 187 | 2.07% |
| 2016 | 9,040 | -303 | -3.24% |
| 2015 | 9,343 | 109 | 1.18% |
| 2014 | 9,234 | 108 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 9,126 | -165 | -1.78% |
| 2012 | 9,291 | 111 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 9,180 | 363 | 4.12% |
| 2010 | 8,817 | 0 | 0% |