East Meadow, NY

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East Meadow Overview

36,856
TOTAL POPULATION
17,028
MALE POPULATION
19,828
FEMALE POPULATION
85.88
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.44
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$49,776
PER CAPITA INCOME
$149,719
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$129,268
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
17,664
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

East Meadow Zip Codes

East Meadow Area Codes

Race in East Meadow

The most populous races in East Meadow are White / Caucasian (24,364 | 66.1%), Asian (6,617 | 17.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (4,906 | 13.3%).
Race in East Meadow
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,61717.9%
Black / African American1,7294.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific90.0%
Hispanic or Latino4,90613.3%
Native / Alaskan60.0%
White / Caucasian24,36466.1%
Two or more Races1,4333.9%
Some other Race2,6987.3%
Total36,856100.0%

Ancestry in East Meadow

The most populous ancestries reported in East Meadow are Italian (7,069 | 19.2%), Irish (4,744 | 12.9%), Thai (2,988 | 8.1%), German (2,929 | 8.0%), and American (2,022 | 5.5%), together accounting for 53.6% of all East Meadow residents.
Ancestry in East Meadow
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan270.1%
African30.0%
Albanian80.0%
American2,0225.5%
Arab540.2%
Argentinean160.0%
Armenian2270.6%
Austrian2990.8%
Barbadian1170.3%
Belizean430.1%
Bhutanese180.1%
Brazilian700.2%
British350.1%
Burmese3831.0%
Canadian50.0%
Central American9052.5%
Central American Indian220.1%
Chilean610.2%
Colombian5131.4%
Croatian690.2%
Cuban1370.4%
Cypriot1310.4%
Czechoslovakian260.1%
Danish130.0%
Dominican8032.2%
Dutch440.1%
Eastern European6761.8%
Ecuadorian6471.8%
Egyptian100.0%
English5721.5%
Ethiopian450.1%
European3551.0%
Finnish300.1%
French2020.5%
French American Indian60.0%
French Canadian310.1%
German2,9298.0%
Greek5431.5%
Guatemalan1580.4%
Guyanese1670.4%
Haitian1790.5%
Honduran540.2%
Hungarian1780.5%
Indian (Asian)1,0852.9%
Iranian50.0%
Irish4,74412.9%
Iroquois1540.4%
Israeli380.1%
Italian7,06919.2%
Jamaican430.1%
Jordanian130.0%
Korean9792.7%
Lebanese230.1%
Lithuanian1920.5%
Mexican3270.9%
Native Hawaiian90.0%
Nigerian3330.9%
Northern European70.0%
Norwegian720.2%
Pakistani80.0%
Peruvian3761.0%
Polish1,9695.3%
Portuguese5121.4%
Puerto Rican7782.1%
Romanian1810.5%
Russian1,4263.9%
Salvadoran6931.9%
Scandinavian40.0%
Scotch-Irish160.0%
Scottish2520.7%
Shoshone310.1%
Slovene720.2%
South American1,6134.4%
South American Indian310.1%
Spaniard1230.3%
Spanish300.1%
Sri Lankan830.2%
Subsaharan African3811.0%
Swedish1150.3%
Swiss50.0%
Thai2,9888.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian640.2%
Ukrainian1150.3%
Vietnamese800.2%
West Indian650.2%
Yugoslavian140.0%
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Immigrants in East Meadow

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in East Meadow came from Asia (3,602 | 9.8%), Latin America (2,414 | 6.6%), South Central Asia (1,882 | 5.1%), Europe (1,326 | 3.6%), and India (1,134 | 3.1%), together accounting for 28.1% of all East Meadow residents.
Immigrants in East Meadow
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan270.1%
Africa1720.5%
Albania50.0%
Asia3,6029.8%
Bangladesh1010.3%
Barbados620.2%
Belize170.1%
Brazil340.1%
Canada410.1%
Caribbean8202.2%
Central America6181.7%
Chile130.0%
China4851.3%
Colombia2150.6%
Croatia280.1%
Dominican Republic3040.8%
Eastern Africa450.1%
Eastern Asia6971.9%
Eastern Europe5351.5%
Ecuador2990.8%
Egypt100.0%
El Salvador4101.1%
England240.1%
Ethiopia450.1%
Europe1,3263.6%
France220.1%
Germany1060.3%
Greece1130.3%
Guatemala1150.3%
Guyana3330.9%
Haiti2290.6%
Honduras640.2%
Hong Kong550.2%
Hungary110.0%
India1,1343.1%
Indonesia660.2%
Iran50.0%
Ireland1660.4%
Italy1130.3%
Jamaica960.3%
Jordan270.1%
Korea2120.6%
Kuwait130.0%
Latin America2,4146.6%
Mexico120.0%
Nigeria1000.3%
Northern Africa270.1%
Northern Europe2350.6%
Pakistan6151.7%
Peru820.2%
Philippines6391.7%
Poland3691.0%
Portugal1610.4%
Romania140.0%
Russia690.2%
South America9762.6%
South Central Asia1,8825.1%
South Eastern Asia8022.2%
Southern Europe4281.2%
Spain410.1%
Taiwan260.1%
Thailand80.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1290.4%
Turkey690.2%
Ukraine390.1%
Vietnam890.2%
Western Africa1000.3%
Western Asia2210.6%
Western Europe1280.4%
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Sex and Age in East Meadow

Sex and Age in East Meadow

The most populous age groups in East Meadow are 65 to 69 Years (1,385 | 8.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (1,576 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in East Meadow
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,145 (6.7%)1,047 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years731 (4.3%)1,263 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years813 (4.8%)1,424 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years1,085 (6.4%)895 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Years1,025 (6.0%)1,246 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years1,119 (6.6%)1,208 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years991 (5.8%)931 (4.7%)
35 to 39 Years1,113 (6.5%)1,144 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years1,186 (7.0%)940 (4.7%)
45 to 49 Years896 (5.3%)1,083 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years1,217 (7.1%)1,557 (7.9%)
55 to 59 Years953 (5.6%)1,124 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years1,049 (6.2%)1,576 (8.0%)
65 to 69 Years1,385 (8.1%)1,207 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years896 (5.3%)741 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years487 (2.9%)675 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years329 (1.9%)627 (3.2%)
85 Years and over608 (3.6%)1,140 (5.8%)
Total17,028 (100.0%)19,828 (100.0%)

Families and Households in East Meadow

Median Family Size in East Meadow

The median family size in East Meadow is 3.50 persons per family, with married-couple families (7,354 | 79.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.67 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (421 | 4.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.60 persons per family.
Median Family Size in East Meadow
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,354 (79.3%)3.67
Single Male/Father421 (4.5%)2.60
Single Female/Mother1,502 (16.2%)2.92
Total Families9,277 (100.0%)3.50

Median Household Size in East Meadow

The median household size in East Meadow is 3.05 persons per household, with married-couple households (7,354 | 62.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.7 persons per household. non-family households (2,439 | 20.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in East Meadow
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,354 (62.8%)3.70
Single Male/Father421 (3.6%)2.78
Single Female/Mother1,502 (12.8%)3.04
Non-family2,439 (20.8%)1.14
Total Households11,716 (100.0%)3.05

Household Size by Marriage Status in East Meadow

Out of a total of 11,716 households in East Meadow, 9,277 (79.2%) are family households, while 2,439 (20.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,172, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,232.
Household Size by Marriage Status in East Meadow
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,232 (19.1%)
2-Person Households3,172 (27.1%)135 (1.1%)
3-Person Households2,172 (18.5%)12 (0.1%)
4-Person Households2,011 (17.2%)60 (0.5%)
5-Person Households1,272 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households432 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households218 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,277 (79.2%)2,439 (20.8%)

Female Fertility in East Meadow

Fertility by Age in East Meadow

Average fertility rate in East Meadow is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 65.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in East Meadow
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years251 (65.5%)74.0
35 to 50 years132 (34.5%)40.0
Total383 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in East Meadow

92.4% of women with births (383) in East Meadow are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 22.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in East Meadow
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years251 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years103 (78.0%)29 (22.0%)
Total354 (92.4%)29 (7.6%)

Fertility by Education in East Meadow

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in East Meadow
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma26 (6.8%)29.0
College or Associate's Degree113 (29.5%)54.0
Bachelor's Degree158 (41.2%)69.0
Graduate Degree86 (22.5%)50.0
Total383 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in East Meadow

7.6% of women with births in East Meadow are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 18.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in East Meadow
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree92 (81.4%)21 (18.6%)
Bachelor's Degree158 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree78 (90.7%)8 (9.3%)
Total354 (92.4%)29 (7.6%)

Income in East Meadow

Income Overview in East Meadow

Per Capita Income in East Meadow is $49,776, while median incomes of families and households are $149,719 and $129,268 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income36,856$49,776
Median Family Income9,277$149,719
Mean Family Income9,277$172,255
Median Household Income11,716$129,268
Mean Household Income11,716$152,771
Income Deficit9,277$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)36,85621.32%
Wage / Income Gap ($)36,85678.68¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index36,8560.40

Earnings by Sex in East Meadow

Average Earnings in East Meadow are $60,787, $69,177 for men and $54,426 for women, a difference of 21.3%.
Earnings by Sex in East Meadow
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male9,627 (52.2%)$69,177
Female8,809 (47.8%)$54,426
Total18,436 (100.0%)$60,787

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in East Meadow

The most common earnings brackets in East Meadow are $100,000+ for men (3,398 | 35.3%) and $100,000+ for women (2,194 | 24.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in East Meadow
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less256 (2.7%)342 (3.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999202 (2.1%)186 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499336 (3.5%)254 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999119 (1.2%)230 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499117 (1.2%)284 (3.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99985 (0.9%)244 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499187 (1.9%)463 (5.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999121 (1.3%)140 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499250 (2.6%)163 (1.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999280 (2.9%)303 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999524 (5.4%)316 (3.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999391 (4.1%)276 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999307 (3.2%)290 (3.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999171 (1.8%)382 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999322 (3.3%)240 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999290 (3.0%)350 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999577 (6.0%)673 (7.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999558 (5.8%)640 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,136 (11.8%)839 (9.5%)
$100,000+3,398 (35.3%)2,194 (24.9%)
Total9,627 (100.0%)8,809 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in East Meadow

Average earnings in East Meadow are $80,865 for men and $62,817 for women, a difference of 22.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $108,131, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $56,036. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $97,583, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $45,758.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in East Meadow
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$56,036$0
High School Diploma$59,392$45,758
College or Associate's Degree$62,330$49,673
Bachelor's Degree$102,878$72,078
Graduate Degree$108,131$97,583
Total$80,865$62,817

Family Income in East Meadow

Family Income Brackets in East Meadow

According to the East Meadow family income data, there are 3,126 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.7% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 37 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in East Meadow
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001111.2%
$10,000 to $14,999650.7%
$15,000 to $24,999370.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992602.8%
$35,000 to $49,9994364.7%
$50,000 to $74,99994610.2%
$75,000 to $99,99999310.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,80019.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991,50316.2%
$200,000+3,12633.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in East Meadow

5-person families (1,201 | 13.0%) account for the highest median family income in East Meadow with $223,681 per family, while 3-person families (2,149 | 23.2%) have the highest median income of $53,944 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in East Meadow
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,291 (35.5%)$98,011
3-Person Families2,149 (23.2%)$161,831
4-Person Families2,038 (22.0%)$165,804
5-Person Families1,201 (13.0%)$223,681
6-Person Families405 (4.4%)$199,148
7+ Person Families193 (2.1%)$178,472
Total9,277 (100.0%)$149,719

Family Income by Number of Earners in East Meadow

The median family income in East Meadow is $149,719, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,778) having the highest median family income of $239,362, while families with no earners (1,259) have the lowest median family income of $59,408, accounting for 19.2% and 13.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in East Meadow
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,259 (13.6%)$59,408
1 Earner2,440 (26.3%)$109,048
2 Earners3,800 (41.0%)$179,653
3+ Earners1,778 (19.2%)$239,362
Total9,277 (100.0%)$149,719

Household Income in East Meadow

Household Income Brackets in East Meadow

With 3,327 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in East Meadow, accounting for 28.4% of all households. In contrast, only 141 households (1.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in East Meadow
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002462.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991411.2%
$15,000 to $24,9993983.4%
$25,000 to $34,9995044.3%
$35,000 to $49,9997386.3%
$50,000 to $74,9991,48812.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,1369.7%
$100,000 to $149,9992,08517.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991,65214.1%
$200,000+3,32728.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in East Meadow

The median household income in East Meadow is $129,268, with the highest median household income of $173,288 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,663 households (39.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $61,188, with 140 households (1.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in East Meadow
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years140 (1.2%)$61,188
25 to 44 Years2,590 (22.1%)$159,583
45 to 64 Years4,663 (39.8%)$173,288
65+ Years4,323 (36.9%)$73,931
Total11,716 (100.0%)$129,268

Poverty in East Meadow

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in East Meadow

With 3.7% poverty level for males and 7.7% for females among the residents of East Meadow, 12 to 14 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 91 males (20.0%) and 334 females (19.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in East Meadow
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)93 (9.2%)
5 Years16 (13.9%)14 (4.6%)
6 to 11 Years73 (7.8%)90 (6.3%)
12 to 14 Years91 (20.0%)20 (2.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years32 (6.5%)38 (12.3%)
18 to 24 Years28 (2.1%)334 (19.7%)
25 to 34 Years25 (1.4%)23 (1.1%)
35 to 44 Years99 (4.6%)169 (8.1%)
45 to 54 Years30 (1.5%)371 (14.2%)
55 to 64 Years97 (5.0%)75 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years15 (0.7%)105 (5.4%)
75 Years and over89 (6.3%)166 (7.3%)
Total595 (3.7%)1,498 (7.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in East Meadow

According to the poverty statistics in East Meadow, males aged under 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in East Meadow
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,121 (100.0%)915 (90.8%)
5 Years99 (86.1%)287 (95.4%)
6 to 11 Years868 (92.2%)1,339 (93.7%)
12 to 14 Years365 (80.0%)920 (97.9%)
15 Years203 (100.0%)138 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years464 (93.5%)271 (87.7%)
18 to 24 Years1,292 (97.9%)1,360 (80.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,810 (98.6%)2,116 (98.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,066 (95.4%)1,915 (91.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,933 (98.5%)2,239 (85.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,851 (95.0%)2,618 (97.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,210 (99.3%)1,822 (94.6%)
75 Years and over1,314 (93.7%)2,110 (92.7%)
Total15,596 (96.3%)18,050 (92.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in East Meadow

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in East Meadow show that 2.1% or 153 of the total 7,354 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.5%, comprising of 23 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in East Meadow
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,762 (97.8%)85 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children2,791 (98.4%)45 (1.6%)
3 or 4 Children636 (96.5%)23 (3.5%)
5 or more Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,201 (97.9%)153 (2.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in East Meadow

According to the poverty data in East Meadow, 4.0% or 17 single-father households and 6.3% or 94 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (18.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 80 households (72.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in East Meadow
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)14 (1.3%)
1 or 2 Children17 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)80 (72.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (4.0%)94 (6.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in East Meadow

The poverty data for East Meadow shows that 153 of the married-couple family households (2.1%) and 111 of the single-parent households (5.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (3.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 80 household (67.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in East Meadow
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children85 (2.2%)14 (1.0%)
1 or 2 Children45 (1.6%)17 (4.5%)
3 or 4 Children23 (3.5%)80 (67.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total153 (2.1%)111 (5.8%)

Employment Characteristics in East Meadow

Employment by Class of Employer in East Meadow

Among the 16,828 employed individuals in East Meadow, private company employees (10,730 | 63.8%), local government employees (2,411 | 14.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,243 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in East Meadow
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees10,73063.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8054.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5143.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,2437.4%
Local Government Employees2,41114.3%
State Government Employees6313.7%
Federal Government Employees4942.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total16,828100.0%

Employment Status by Age in East Meadow

According to the labor force statistics for East Meadow, out of the total population over 16 years of age (30,092), 58.7% or 17,664 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 601 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.9% or 3,721 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.7% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in East Meadow
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years602 (36.7%)26 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Years1,535 (67.6%)40 (2.6%)
25 to 29 Years1,834 (78.8%)44 (2.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,576 (82.0%)61 (3.9%)
35 to 44 Years3,721 (84.9%)171 (4.6%)
45 to 54 Years3,541 (74.5%)74 (2.1%)
55 to 59 Years1,657 (79.8%)53 (3.2%)
60 to 64 Years1,654 (63.0%)63 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,214 (28.7%)41 (3.4%)
75 Years and over329 (8.5%)22 (6.7%)
Total17,664 (58.7%)601 (3.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in East Meadow

According to labor force statistics for East Meadow, 77.3% of individuals (13,981) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (18,087) are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 475 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.9% or 7,724 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 18.9% or 122 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in East Meadow
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School645 (53.1%)230 (18.9%)
High School Diploma2,360 (68.4%)100 (2.9%)
College / Associate Degree3,250 (77.1%)105 (2.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,724 (83.9%)239 (2.6%)
Total13,981 (77.3%)615 (3.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in East Meadow

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in East Meadow are Community & Social Service (2,683 | 15.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,841 | 10.8%), Education Instruction & Library (1,727 | 10.2%), Management (1,586 | 9.3%), and Health Technologists (1,345 | 7.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in East Meadow

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in East Meadow, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (76.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (86.8%), Education Instruction & Library (73.1%), and Community & Social Service (67.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in East Meadow
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,130 (71.3%)456 (28.7%)
Business & Financial735 (62.7%)438 (37.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science571 (70.5%)239 (29.5%)
Computers & Mathematics428 (75.9%)136 (24.1%)
Architecture & Engineering88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science55 (34.8%)103 (65.2%)
Community & Social Service 883 (32.9%)1,800 (67.1%)
Education, Arts & Media39 (13.2%)257 (86.8%)
Legal Services & Support187 (76.6%)57 (23.4%)
Education Instruction & Library464 (26.9%)1,263 (73.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment193 (46.4%)223 (53.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating758 (41.2%)1,083 (58.8%)
Health Technologists522 (38.8%)823 (61.2%)
Total (Category)4,077 (50.4%)4,016 (49.6%)
Total (Overall)8,865 (52.3%)8,096 (47.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in East Meadow are Food Preparation & Serving (787 | 4.6%), Security & Protection (547 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (465 | 2.7%), Law Enforcement (376 | 2.2%), and Healthcare Support (324 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in East Meadow

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in East Meadow, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (84.0%), Security & Protection (75.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (55.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.7%), Personal Care & Service (51.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (46.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in East Meadow
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support56 (17.3%)268 (82.7%)
Security & Protection410 (75.0%)137 (25.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention94 (55.0%)77 (45.0%)
Law Enforcement316 (84.0%)60 (16.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving424 (53.9%)363 (46.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance67 (54.0%)57 (46.0%)
Personal Care & Service224 (48.2%)241 (51.8%)
Total (Category)1,181 (52.6%)1,066 (47.4%)
Total (Overall)8,865 (52.3%)8,096 (47.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in East Meadow are Office & Administration (2,476 | 14.6%), and Sales & Related (1,762 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in East Meadow

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in East Meadow
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related836 (47.4%)926 (52.5%)
Office & Administration560 (22.6%)1,916 (77.4%)
Total (Category)1,396 (32.9%)2,842 (67.1%)
Total (Overall)8,865 (52.3%)8,096 (47.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in East Meadow are Construction & Extraction (846 | 5.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (286 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in East Meadow

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in East Meadow
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction833 (98.5%)13 (1.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair286 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,119 (98.9%)13 (1.1%)
Total (Overall)8,865 (52.3%)8,096 (47.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in East Meadow are Transportation (640 | 3.8%), Production (417 | 2.5%), and Material Moving (194 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in East Meadow

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in East Meadow
OccupationMaleFemale
Production325 (77.9%)92 (22.1%)
Transportation600 (93.8%)40 (6.2%)
Material Moving167 (86.1%)27 (13.9%)
Total (Category)1,092 (87.3%)159 (12.7%)
Total (Overall)8,865 (52.3%)8,096 (47.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in East Meadow

Employment Industries in East Meadow

The major employment industries in East Meadow include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,775 | 16.4%), Educational Services (2,538 | 15.0%), Finance & Insurance (1,986 | 11.7%), Retail Trade (1,383 | 8.2%), and Professional & Scientific (1,316 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in East Meadow

Employment Industries by Sex in East Meadow

The East Meadow industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.1%), Transportation & Warehousing (81.0%), and Wholesale Trade (73.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (71.5%), and Educational Services (66.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in East Meadow
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,115 (90.1%)123 (9.9%)
Manufacturing502 (66.8%)249 (33.2%)
Wholesale Trade324 (73.6%)116 (26.4%)
Retail Trade755 (54.6%)628 (45.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing579 (81.0%)136 (19.0%)
Utilities107 (50.9%)103 (49.0%)
Information73 (49.7%)74 (50.3%)
Finance & Insurance793 (39.9%)1,193 (60.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing243 (63.4%)140 (36.5%)
Professional & Scientific853 (64.8%)463 (35.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support133 (42.0%)184 (58.0%)
Educational Services849 (33.5%)1,689 (66.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance791 (28.5%)1,984 (71.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation233 (66.4%)118 (33.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services484 (57.4%)360 (42.6%)
Public Administration657 (67.9%)310 (32.1%)
Total8,865 (52.3%)8,096 (47.7%)

Education in East Meadow

School Enrollment in East Meadow

The most common levels of schooling among the 8,774 students in East Meadow are college / undergraduate (1,970 | 22.5%), middle school (1,914 | 21.8%), and high school (1,573 | 17.9%).
School Enrollment in East Meadow
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4995.7%
Kindergarten3113.5%
Elementary School1,55217.7%
Middle School1,91421.8%
High School1,57317.9%
College / Undergraduate1,97022.5%
Graduate / Professional95510.9%
Total8,774100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in East Meadow

Out of a total of 8,774 students who are enrolled in schools in East Meadow, 2,378 (27.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,396 (72.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 347 (76.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,991 (92.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in East Meadow
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds163 (35.5%)296 (64.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,658 (90.0%)185 (10.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,991 (92.6%)158 (7.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds871 (78.3%)242 (21.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds583 (73.5%)210 (26.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds495 (45.7%)589 (54.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds527 (59.9%)353 (40.1%)
35 Years and over106 (23.4%)347 (76.6%)
Total6,396 (72.9%)2,378 (27.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in East Meadow

Business (2,475 | 19.8%), education (1,458 | 11.7%), science & technology (1,416 | 11.4%), psychology (846 | 6.8%), and social sciences (805 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 12,474 individuals in East Meadow who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in East Meadow
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6144.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6875.5%
Physical & Health Sciences4163.3%
Psychology8466.8%
Social Sciences8056.5%
Engineering5404.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies1060.9%
Science & Technology1,41611.4%
Business2,47519.8%
Education1,45811.7%
Literature & Languages5384.3%
Liberal Arts & History7826.3%
Visual & Performing Arts4653.7%
Communications6695.4%
Arts & Humanities6575.3%
Total12,474100.0%

Transportation & Commute in East Meadow

Vehicle Availability by Sex in East Meadow

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in East Meadow are males with 2 vehicles (4,111, accounting for 46.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,711, making up 51.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in East Meadow
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle315 (3.6%)265 (3.3%)
1 Vehicle809 (9.2%)839 (10.5%)
2 Vehicles4,111 (46.7%)3,711 (46.4%)
3 Vehicles1,920 (21.8%)1,791 (22.4%)
4 Vehicles1,074 (12.2%)757 (9.5%)
5 or more Vehicles584 (6.6%)636 (8.0%)
Total8,813 (100.0%)7,999 (100.0%)

Commute Time in East Meadow

The most frequently occuring commute durations in East Meadow are 20 to 24 minutes (2,007 commuters, 13.4%), 60 to 89 minutes (1,848 commuters, 12.3%), and 30 to 34 minutes (1,823 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time in East Meadow
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1451.0%
5 to 9 Minutes6814.5%
10 to 14 Minutes1,51910.1%
15 to 19 Minutes1,73811.6%
20 to 24 Minutes2,00713.4%
25 to 29 Minutes9226.1%
30 to 34 Minutes1,82312.1%
35 to 39 Minutes6374.2%
40 to 44 Minutes1,0537.0%
45 to 59 Minutes9796.5%
60 to 89 Minutes1,84812.3%
90 or more Minutes1,65911.1%

Commute Time by Sex in East Meadow

The most common commute times in East Meadow are 60 to 89 minutes (1,232 commuters, 15.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,185 commuters, 16.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in East Meadow
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes73 (0.9%)72 (1.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes305 (3.8%)376 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes751 (9.5%)768 (10.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes553 (7.0%)1,185 (16.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,013 (12.8%)994 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes407 (5.1%)515 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,190 (15.0%)633 (8.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes321 (4.1%)316 (4.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes638 (8.1%)415 (5.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes525 (6.6%)454 (6.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,232 (15.6%)616 (8.7%)
90 or more Minutes908 (11.5%)751 (10.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in East Meadow

The most frequent times of departure to work in East Meadow are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,296, 16.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (981, 13.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in East Meadow
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM269 (3.4%)184 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM423 (5.3%)429 (6.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM667 (8.4%)227 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM679 (8.6%)385 (5.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM643 (8.1%)724 (10.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,296 (16.4%)953 (13.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM637 (8.1%)981 (13.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,001 (12.7%)958 (13.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM523 (6.6%)894 (12.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM630 (8.0%)528 (7.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM48 (0.6%)143 (2.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)83 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM648 (8.2%)380 (5.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM452 (5.7%)226 (3.2%)
Total7,916 (100.0%)7,095 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in East Meadow

Occupancy by Ownership in East Meadow

Of the total 11,716 dwellings in East Meadow, owner-occupied units account for 10,418 (88.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,298 (11.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in East Meadow
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10,41888.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,29811.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units11,716100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in East Meadow

Occupancy by Household Size in East Meadow
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,23219.1%
2-Person Household3,30728.2%
3-Person Household2,18418.6%
4+ Person Household3,99334.1%
Total Housing Units11,716100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in East Meadow

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in East Meadow
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,845 (82.7%)387 (17.3%)
2-Person Household2,884 (87.2%)423 (12.8%)
3-Person Household2,011 (92.1%)173 (7.9%)
4+ Person Household3,678 (92.1%)315 (7.9%)
Total Housing Units10,418 (88.9%)1,298 (11.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in East Meadow

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in East Meadow
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School538 (84.6%)98 (15.4%)
High School Diploma2,420 (86.3%)384 (13.7%)
College/Associate Degree2,518 (85.9%)413 (14.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,942 (92.5%)403 (7.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in East Meadow

Occupancy by Age of Householder in East Meadow
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8487.2%
35 to 44 Years1,88216.1%
45 to 54 Years2,18618.7%
55 to 64 Years2,47721.1%
65 to 74 Years1,92216.4%
75 to 84 Years1,23210.5%
85 Years and Over1,16910.0%
Total11,716100.0%

Housing Finances in East Meadow

Median Income by Occupancy in East Meadow

Median Income by Occupancy in East Meadow
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied10,418 (88.9%)$135,417
Renter-Occupied1,298 (11.1%)$68,472
Average11,716 (100.0%)$129,268

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in East Meadow

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in East Meadow
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000119 (1.1%)65 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99965 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999108 (1.0%)34 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999136 (1.3%)119 (9.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999133 (1.3%)8 (0.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999384 (3.7%)114 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999687 (6.6%)51 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,143 (11.0%)344 (26.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,049 (10.1%)90 (6.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,933 (18.5%)151 (11.6%)
$150,000 or more4,661 (44.7%)322 (24.8%)
Total10,418 (100.0%)1,298 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in East Meadow

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in East Meadow
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300221 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499186 (1.8%)78 (6.0%)
$500 to $799372 (3.6%)45 (3.5%)
$800 to $999393 (3.8%)63 (4.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,854 (17.8%)62 (4.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,434 (13.8%)26 (2.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499724 (7.0%)268 (20.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,065 (10.2%)185 (14.2%)
$3,000 or more4,169 (40.0%)485 (37.4%)
Total10,418 (100.0%)1,298 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in East Meadow

Housing Structures in East Meadow

Housing Structures in East Meadow
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9,66682.5%
Single Unit, Attached3863.3%
2 Unit Apartments4163.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1951.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1461.3%
10 or more Apartments8667.4%
Mobile Home / Other410.4%
Total11,716100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in East Meadow

Housing Structures by Occupancy in East Meadow
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,152 (94.7%)514 (5.3%)
Single Unit, Attached337 (87.3%)49 (12.7%)
2 Unit Apartments191 (45.9%)225 (54.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments166 (85.1%)29 (14.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments103 (70.6%)43 (29.4%)
10 or more Apartments428 (49.4%)438 (50.6%)
Mobile Home / Other41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,418 (88.9%)1,298 (11.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in East Meadow

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in East Meadow
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room21 (0.2%)34 (2.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms217 (2.1%)379 (29.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,226 (21.4%)538 (41.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,753 (45.6%)299 (23.0%)
8 or more Rooms3,201 (30.7%)48 (3.7%)
Total10,418 (100.0%)1,298 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in East Meadow

Housing Structure by Heating Type in East Meadow
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,491 (33.5%)471 (36.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas181 (1.7%)36 (2.8%)
Electricity630 (6.0%)230 (17.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene6,001 (57.6%)460 (35.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels77 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used38 (0.4%)101 (7.8%)
Total10,418 (100.0%)1,298 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in East Meadow

Household Vehicle Usage in East Meadow
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle562 (5.4%)488 (37.6%)
1 Vehicle2,490 (23.9%)289 (22.3%)
2 Vehicles4,823 (46.3%)412 (31.7%)
3 or more Vehicles2,543 (24.4%)109 (8.4%)
Total10,418 (100.0%)1,298 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in East Meadow

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in East Meadow

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,2996,119
Median Property Value$548,600$620,400
Median Household Income$90,575$3,396
Monthly Housing Costs$1,316$4,169
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$38

Property Value by Mortgage Status in East Meadow

Property Value by Mortgage Status in East Meadow
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000137 (3.2%)41 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)44 (0.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999659 (15.3%)83 (1.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999930 (21.6%)1,048 (17.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,177 (50.6%)3,827 (62.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999345 (8.0%)927 (15.1%)
$1,000,000 or more51 (1.2%)149 (2.4%)
Total4,299 (100.0%)6,119 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in East Meadow

Household Income by Mortgage Status in East Meadow
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000104 (2.4%)110 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999316 (7.3%)80 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999235 (5.5%)61 (1.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999538 (12.5%)149 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999698 (16.2%)149 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999571 (13.3%)445 (7.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999572 (13.3%)478 (7.8%)
$150,000 or more1,265 (29.4%)1,361 (22.2%)
Total4,299 (100.0%)6,119 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in East Meadow

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in East Meadow
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x479 (11.1%)162,096 (2,649.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x610 (14.2%)708 (11.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x502 (11.7%)1,368 (22.4%)
4.0x or more2,666 (62.0%)1,321 (21.6%)
Total4,299 (100.0%)6,119 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in East Meadow

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in East Meadow
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800151 (3.5%)17 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,49952 (1.2%)6 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,4993,842 (89.4%)7 (0.1%)
Total4,299 (100.0%)6,119 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in East Meadow

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in East Meadow

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in East Meadow
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,595 (99.5%)13 (0.5%)
6 to 18 Years5,506 (99.0%)57 (1.0%)
19 to 25 Years2,367 (86.1%)382 (13.9%)
26 to 34 Years3,376 (93.9%)219 (6.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,966 (94.7%)223 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years4,214 (92.1%)359 (7.9%)
55 to 64 Years4,468 (96.3%)173 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years4,124 (99.3%)28 (0.7%)
75 Years and older3,580 (97.3%)99 (2.7%)
Total34,196 (95.7%)1,553 (4.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in East Meadow

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in East Meadow
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,595 (99.5%)13 (0.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,506 (99.0%)57 (1.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,367 (86.1%)382 (13.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in East Meadow

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in East Meadow
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,143 (65.4%)605 (34.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,330 (96.6%)83 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,787 (92.4%)229 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,999 (97.7%)71 (2.3%)
$100,000 and over24,785 (97.8%)565 (2.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in East Meadow

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in East Meadow
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6257 (9.9%)2,455 (94.1%)
6 to 18 Years727 (13.1%)5,045 (90.7%)
19 to 25 Years523 (19.0%)2,017 (73.4%)
25 to 34 Years617 (17.2%)2,962 (82.4%)
35 to 44 Years310 (7.4%)3,737 (89.2%)
45 to 54 Years650 (14.2%)3,792 (82.9%)
55 to 64 Years765 (16.5%)3,956 (85.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,731 (89.9%)2,349 (56.6%)
75 Years and over3,553 (96.6%)2,220 (60.3%)
Total11,133 (31.1%)28,533 (79.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in East Meadow

Disability Status by Sex by Age in East Meadow
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years39 (1.7%)95 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years120 (3.8%)65 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years472 (7.8%)836 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years364 (16.4%)351 (18.2%)
75 Years and over645 (46.0%)915 (40.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in East Meadow

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in East Meadow: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years35 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years219 (3.6%)76 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years179 (8.0%)120 (6.2%)
75 Years and over245 (17.5%)302 (13.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in East Meadow: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)54 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years67 (1.1%)98 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years42 (1.9%)28 (1.5%)
75 Years and over124 (8.8%)109 (4.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in East Meadow: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years39 (1.7%)63 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years46 (1.5%)8 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years160 (2.6%)105 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years37 (1.7%)190 (9.9%)
75 Years and over238 (17.0%)227 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in East Meadow: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)51 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years20 (0.6%)32 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years149 (2.5%)590 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years162 (7.3%)235 (12.2%)
75 Years and over395 (28.1%)623 (27.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in East Meadow: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)51 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years59 (1.9%)31 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years69 (1.1%)123 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years10 (0.4%)58 (3.0%)
75 Years and over169 (12.0%)174 (7.6%)

Technology Access in East Meadow

Computing Device Access in East Meadow

Computing Device Access in East Meadow
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop10,07486.0%
Smartphone9,99885.3%
Tablet8,33871.2%
No Computing Device9087.7%
Total11,716100.0%

Internet Access in East Meadow

Internet Access in East Meadow
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet130.1%
Broadband Home9,84084.0%
Cellular Data Only6835.8%
Satellite Internet3412.9%
No Internet1,1129.5%
Total11,716100.0%

East Meadow Summary

History

East Meadow is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in Nassau County, New York, United States. It is located in the Town of Hempstead, and is part of the Greater New York City metropolitan area. The hamlet was first settled in 1655 by English settlers, and was originally known as “East Meadow”. The name was changed to “East Meadow” in 1875.
East Meadow was originally part of the Hempstead Plains, a large grassy area that was used by the local Native American tribes for hunting and gathering. The area was also used by the British during the Revolutionary War as a staging area for their troops.
In the late 19th century, East Meadow began to develop as a residential community. The first post office was established in 1875, and the first school was built in 1877. The hamlet was incorporated as a village in 1891, and the first fire department was established in 1895.
In the early 20th century, East Meadow continued to grow as a residential community. The hamlet was annexed by the Town of Hempstead in 1925, and the first public library was established in 1927.

Geography

East Meadow is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York. It is bordered by the hamlets of Levittown to the north, North Bellmore to the east, North Merrick to the south, and Wantagh to the west.
The hamlet is located on the Hempstead Plains, a large grassy area that was used by the local Native American tribes for hunting and gathering. The area is now mostly residential, with some commercial development.
East Meadow is located approximately 25 miles east of Manhattan, and is part of the Greater New York City metropolitan area. The hamlet is served by the Long Island Rail Road, and is accessible via the Wantagh State Parkway and the Meadowbrook State Parkway.

Economy

East Meadow is a primarily residential community, with some commercial development. The hamlet is home to several large employers, including Northwell Health, a large healthcare provider, and the Nassau County Department of Social Services.
The hamlet is also home to several shopping centers, including the East Meadow Mall and the East Meadow Shopping Center. The hamlet is also home to several restaurants, including the popular East Meadow Diner.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, East Meadow had a population of 38,132. The racial makeup of the hamlet was 79.2% White, 8.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 6.2% Asian, and 4.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.3% of the population.
The median household income in East Meadow was $90,945, and the median family income was $103,945. The per capita income was $37,945. About 4.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of East Meadow?
Total Population of East Meadow is 36,856.
What is the Total Male Population of East Meadow?
Total Male Population of East Meadow is 17,028.
What is the Total Female Population of East Meadow?
Total Female Population of East Meadow is 19,828.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in East Meadow?
There are 85.88 Males per 100 Females in East Meadow.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in East Meadow?
There are 116.44 Females per 100 Males in East Meadow.
What is the Median Population Age in East Meadow?
Median Population Age in East Meadow is 42.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in East Meadow
Average Family Size in East Meadow is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in East Meadow
Average Household Size in East Meadow is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in East Meadow?
Per Capita income in East Meadow is $49,776.
What is the Median Family Income in East Meadow?
Median Family Income in East Meadow is $149,719.
What is the Median Household income in East Meadow?
Median Household Income in East Meadow is $129,268.
What is Income or Wage Gap in East Meadow?
Income or Wage Gap in East Meadow is 21.3%.
Women in East Meadow earn 78.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in East Meadow?
Inequality or Gini Index in East Meadow is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in East Meadow?
There are 17,664 People in the Labor Forcein in East Meadow.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in East Meadow?
58.7% of People are in the Labor Force in East Meadow.
What is the Unemployment Rate in East Meadow?
Unemployment Rate in East Meadow is 3.4%.