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The City of Glen Cove had a population of 28,112 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Glen Cove ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New York. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Glen Cove is located at latitude 40.8623 and longitude -73.6337 in Nassau County. The formal boundaries for the City of Glen Cove encompass a land area of 6.66 sq. miles and a water area of 12.59 sq. miles. Nassau County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Glen Cove has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,112 (100%) |
| Population Density | 4,222 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 59 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $92,064 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,866 |
| Median Home Value | $698,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,462 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,656 (49.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,439 (47.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 367 (3.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 11,095 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Family Households | 7,077 (63.8%) |
The table below compares Glen Cove to the other 1,291 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New York by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 54 | 96th |
| Population Density | # 179 | 86th |
| Median Household Income | # 555 | 57th |
| Per Capita Income | # 445 | 66th |
| Diversity Index | # 121 | 91st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New York Census Data Comparison Tool.
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