University Gardens is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. University Gardens has a 2024 population of 4,162. University Gardens is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -3.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,310 in 2020.
The average household income in University Gardens is $141,826 with a poverty rate of 6.97%. The median age in University Gardens is 47.7 years: 42.3 years for males, and 52 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of University Gardens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,169 | 54.42% |
| Asian | 1,584 | 39.74% |
| Two or more races | 114 | 2.86% |
| Black or African American | 96 | 2.41% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
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 | 1,501 | 2.66 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Married | 825 | 3.33 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 405 | 1.17 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Female | 207 | 2.56 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Male | 64 | 3.72 | 100 | 0 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
80.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 0.9% |
| Associates Degree | 128 | 4.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 905 | 30.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 870 | 29.14% |
| High School Graduate | 422 | 14.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 243 | 8.14% |
| Some College | 391 | 13.09% |
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 | 1,583 | 1,458 | 983 |
| Asian | 1,089 | 1,051 | 708 |
| Hispanic | 223 | 116 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 22 | 22 |
| Black | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,105 | $87,917 | $70,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,555 | $93,178 | $63,393 |
| High School Graduate | $38,500 | $0 | $46,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,566 | $49,231 | $25,500 |
| Overall | $50,602 | $54,375 | $48,915 |
| Some College | $41,327 | $41,048 | $46,250 |
$50,602
Average Earnings
$54,375
Average Male
$48,915
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.4% of University Gardens residents speak only English, while 47.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 34.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,584 | 130 | 8.21% |
| Hispanic | 332 | 121 | 36.45% |
| White | 1,933 | 27 | 1.4% |
6.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.48%
Male Poverty Rate
5.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in University Gardens is Hispanic, with 36.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in University Gardens is White, with 1.4% 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 9.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.48% |
| High School | 5.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.52% |
| Some College | 1.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.84% |
| Female Employed | 2.97% |
| Male Employed | 0.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $126,250 | $165,159 |
| Households | $94,886 | $141,826 |
| Married Families | $145,946 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,750 | $78,684 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
72
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 36 | 3.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
60.91%
Born in University Gardens
66.56%
Native Born
33.44%
Foreign Born
9.58%
Non Citizen
23.86%
Naturalized
66.56% of University Gardens residents were born in the United States, with 60.91% having been born in New York. 9.58% 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 | 4,162 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 4,166 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 4,171 | 46 | 1.12% |
| 2021 | 4,125 | -185 | -4.29% |
| 2020 | 4,310 | 128 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 4,182 | -20 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 4,202 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 4,208 | -72 | -1.68% |
| 2016 | 4,280 | 158 | 3.83% |
| 2015 | 4,122 | 63 | 1.55% |
| 2014 | 4,059 | 139 | 3.55% |
| 2013 | 3,920 | 147 | 3.9% |
| 2012 | 3,773 | -77 | -2% |
| 2011 | 3,850 | -376 | -8.9% |
| 2010 | 4,226 | 0 | 0% |