Demographics & People — Elmont, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 36,436 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~36,700 |
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| Median Age | 38.8 |
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| Total Households | 9,964 |
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| Family Households | 8,421 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.65 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,850 |
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| Black or African American | 15,486 |
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| Asian | 5,625 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 8,117 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 15,228 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 8,651 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 8,346 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,161 |
| Haitian | 4,902 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 2,986 |
| Italian | 2,302 |
| Hispanic: South American | 2,289 |
| Jamaican | 2,093 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 1,984 |
Language
| English Only | 18,129 |
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| Spanish | 6,626 |
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| Population 5+ | 34,401 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 802 |
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| Population 18+ | 30,759 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 40.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elmont, New York.
