Lindenhurst is a village located in Suffolk County New York. Lindenhurst has a 2024 population of 26,932. Lindenhurst is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -0.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,091 in 2020.
The average household income in Lindenhurst is $134,859 with a poverty rate of 6.33%. The median age in Lindenhurst is 40.3 years: 37.8 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lindenhurst was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,088 | 81.39% |
| Other race | 1,983 | 7.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,333 | 4.91% |
| Black or African American | 1,158 | 4.27% |
| Asian | 547 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,747 | 3.1 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Married | 4,934 | 3.78 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 2,385 | 1.26 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Female | 971 | 3.87 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Male | 457 | 3.68 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
3.59
Average Family Size
3.1
Average Household Size
84.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 866 | 4.54% |
| Associates Degree | 1,653 | 8.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,445 | 18.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,300 | 12.05% |
| High School Graduate | 6,509 | 34.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 558 | 2.92% |
| Some College | 3,749 | 19.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,600 | 14,711 | 4,662 |
| Hispanic | 2,264 | 1,815 | 617 |
| Other Race | 936 | 746 | 179 |
| 2+ Races | 872 | 698 | 314 |
| Black | 697 | 661 | 262 |
| Asian | 433 | 383 | 190 |
| Native American | 30 | 28 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,832 | $79,693 | $69,322 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,818 | $108,882 | $66,875 |
| High School Graduate | $46,892 | $66,106 | $32,416 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,546 | $0 | $42,115 |
| Overall | $60,873 | $81,528 | $47,630 |
| Some College | $61,141 | $96,641 | $44,247 |
$60,873
Average Earnings
$81,528
Average Male
$47,630
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.2% of Lindenhurst residents speak only English, while 22.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,916 | 1,478 | 7.07% |
| Hispanic | 4,038 | 150 | 3.71% |
| Multiple | 1,333 | 104 | 7.8% |
| Black | 1,134 | 54 | 4.76% |
| Other | 1,928 | 45 | 2.33% |
6.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.91%
Male Poverty Rate
6.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lindenhurst is Multiple, with 7.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lindenhurst is Other, with 2.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.38% |
| Some College | 5.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 12.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.95% |
| Female Employed | 2.66% |
| Male Employed | 2.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $124,222 | $146,740 |
| Households | $115,967 | $134,859 |
| Married Families | $132,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,711 | $87,680 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
965
Number of Veterans
931
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 440 |
| Second Gulf War | 189 |
| Korea | 51 |
| World War II | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 414 |
| 18 to 34 | 189 |
| 75+ | 176 |
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 841 | 4.64% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 2.5% |
| Black | 60 | 7.81% |
| Other Race | 38 | 3.48% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 2.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.07%
Born in Lindenhurst
85.74%
Native Born
14.26%
Foreign Born
3.36%
Non Citizen
10.9%
Naturalized
85.74% of Lindenhurst residents were born in the United States, with 80.07% having been born in New York. 3.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,733 | -40 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 26,773 | -40 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 26,813 | -39 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 26,852 | -40 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 26,892 | -40 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 26,932 | -40 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 26,972 | -132 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 27,104 | -82 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 27,186 | 95 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 27,091 | 263 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 26,828 | -83 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 26,911 | -53 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 26,964 | -52 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 27,016 | -136 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 27,152 | -79 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 27,231 | -53 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 27,284 | 8 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 27,276 | -59 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 27,335 | 52 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 27,283 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 27,819 | 940 | 3.5% |
| 1990 | 26,879 | -40 | -0.15% |
| 1980 | 26,919 | -1,440 | -5.08% |
| 1970 | 28,359 | 7,454 | 35.66% |
| 1960 | 20,905 | 12,261 | 141.84% |
| 1950 | 8,644 | 3,888 | 81.75% |
| 1940 | 4,756 | 716 | 17.72% |
| 1930 | 4,040 | -22,693 | -84.89% |