Garden City Population

1880–2026

23,012

2026 projection

1.1% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Garden City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202623,012-310.13%
202523,043-330.14%
202423,076+1140.50%
202322,962+590.26%
202222,903+2381.05%
202122,665-6072.61%
202023,272-40.02%
201923,276-410.18%
201823,317+420.18%
201723,275+1640.71%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Garden City has a population change about the same as New York, and lower than Nassau County and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Nassau County+0.6%
  • New York−0.6%
  • Garden City−0.7%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Garden City Demographics

41.3median age

Median age

Female41.1 yrs
Male41.4 yrs

Adults

17,113
3,996 seniors (65+) · 23% of adults13,117 other adults

Sex

Female 52.3% · 11,992Male 47.7% · 10,949

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 229 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Garden City Income

$244,152median household income

Median household income

$244,152

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$132,393

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

3.1%

About 1 in 33 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Garden City Marital Status

62% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married62%69%57%
Never married28%26%30%
Divorced4%4%4%
Widowed5%<1%9%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201