Valley Stream is a village located in Nassau County New York. Valley Stream has a 2024 population of 39,845. Valley Stream is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,491 in 2020.
The average household income in Valley Stream is $143,442 with a poverty rate of 4.14%. The median age in Valley Stream is 40.9 years: 39.9 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Valley Stream was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,130 | 32.59% |
| Black or African American | 10,499 | 26.06% |
| Asian | 6,746 | 16.74% |
| Other race | 6,447 | 16% |
| Two or more races | 3,444 | 8.55% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,329 | 3.26 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Married | 7,420 | 3.82 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 2,385 | 1.23 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Female | 1,744 | 3.53 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Male | 780 | 3.51 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
3.65
Average Family Size
3.26
Average Household Size
79.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,238 | 4.31% |
| Associates Degree | 2,999 | 10.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,320 | 25.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,147 | 14.43% |
| High School Graduate | 7,014 | 24.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,683 | 5.86% |
| Some College | 4,330 | 15.07% |
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 | 8,692 | 8,216 | 3,252 |
| Black | 6,918 | 6,587 | 3,136 |
| Hispanic | 6,362 | 5,255 | 1,643 |
| Asian | 4,858 | 4,259 | 2,818 |
| Other Race | 4,395 | 3,457 | 1,170 |
| 2+ Races | 1,963 | 1,671 | 440 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 14 |
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 native american people with a rate of 63.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,056 | $89,569 | $64,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,231 | $99,135 | $95,332 |
| High School Graduate | $42,121 | $51,780 | $29,943 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,236 | $46,438 | $31,842 |
| Overall | $59,754 | $68,302 | $51,870 |
| Some College | $52,127 | $57,774 | $45,058 |
$59,754
Average Earnings
$68,302
Average Male
$51,870
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.98% of Valley Stream residents speak only English, while 41.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,612 | 440 | 4.15% |
| Other | 6,412 | 380 | 5.93% |
| Asian | 6,692 | 339 | 5.07% |
| Black | 10,486 | 334 | 3.19% |
| Hispanic | 9,331 | 185 | 1.98% |
| Multiple | 3,444 | 144 | 4.18% |
4.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.3%
Male Poverty Rate
4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Valley Stream is Other, with 5.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Valley Stream is Hispanic, with 1.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.77% |
| High School | 6.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.9% |
| Some College | 2.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.4% |
| Male Employed | 1.82% |
| Female Employed | 1.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $140,000 | $159,885 |
| Households | $122,048 | $143,442 |
| Married Families | $148,476 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,076 | $64,431 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
931
Number of Veterans
848
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 241 |
| Vietnam | 225 |
| Second Gulf War | 119 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 38 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 428 |
| 65 to 74 | 210 |
| 75+ | 195 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 411 | 3.56% |
| Hispanic | 273 | 3.69% |
| Black | 246 | 3.18% |
| Other Race | 123 | 2.43% |
| Asian | 106 | 1.85% |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 8 | 36.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
56.46%
Born in Valley Stream
61.74%
Native Born
38.26%
Foreign Born
6.95%
Non Citizen
31.3%
Naturalized
61.74% of Valley Stream residents were born in the United States, with 56.46% having been born in New York. 6.95% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 39,038 | -162 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 39,200 | -161 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 39,361 | -161 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 39,522 | -162 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 39,684 | -161 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 39,845 | -162 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 40,007 | -159 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 40,166 | -229 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 40,395 | -96 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 40,491 | 3,050 | 8.15% |
| 2019 | 37,441 | -89 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 37,530 | -90 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 37,620 | -14 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 37,634 | -45 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 37,679 | 69 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 37,610 | 22 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 37,588 | 29 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 37,559 | 39 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 37,520 | 94 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 37,426 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 36,368 | 2,422 | 7.13% |
| 1990 | 33,946 | -1,823 | -5.1% |
| 1980 | 35,769 | -4,644 | -11.49% |
| 1970 | 40,413 | 1,784 | 4.62% |
| 1960 | 38,629 | 11,775 | 43.85% |
| 1950 | 26,854 | 10,175 | 61% |
| 1940 | 16,679 | 4,889 | 41.47% |
| 1930 | 11,790 | 11,190 | 1865% |
| 1900 | 600 | -38,438 | -98.46% |