Demographics & People — Valley Stream, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 40,278 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~40,400 |
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| Median Age | 40.9 |
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| Total Households | 12,248 |
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| Family Households | 9,865 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.28 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,621 |
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| Black or African American | 10,113 |
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| Asian | 7,419 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 10,076 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 15,644 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 11,466 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 9,366 |
| Italian | 3,914 |
| Hispanic: South American | 3,720 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 3,473 |
| American | 1,845 |
| Irish | 1,758 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,565 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,536 |
Language
| English Only | 21,691 |
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| Spanish | 7,710 |
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| Population 5+ | 38,622 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 931 |
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| Population 18+ | 32,436 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 40.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.4% |
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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 Valley Stream, New York.
