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Glen Cove, New York
Glen Cove, city, in Nassau County, New York. Glen Cove had 28,190 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 28,365 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 28,112 (±38). GEOID 3629113.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
28,190
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,365 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,112 ±38
Median household income
$92,064
±$11,860 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$698,900
±$32,993 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,398
±$178 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Glen Cove and what county is it in?
Glen Cove is a city in Nassau County, New York. It covers 6.7 square miles of land, 4,260 residents per square mile in 2020.
Glen Cove is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Glen Cove, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 28,190 people lived in Glen Cove on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, in line with New York (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 28,365 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 28,112 (±38).
| Measure | Glen Cove | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,112 ±38 | 1,389,591 | +880 |
| Households | 11,095 ±468 | 458,166 | +1,284 |
| Average household size | 2.47 ±0.10 | 2.99 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 11,462 ±477 | 479,044 | +1,005 |
Glen Cove's population since 2000
From 26,622 in 2000 to 28,190 in 2025: up 5.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Glen Cove as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Glen Cove?
The median resident of Glen Cove is 44.0 years old; 16.7% are under 18 and 22.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 33.0%. 29.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Glen Cove | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 ±2.4 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.7% ±2.1 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.8% ±2.3 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±1.8 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 33.0% ±4.4 pts | 18.7% | +7.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.9% ±4.6 pts | 54.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±2.0 pts | 10.8% | −3.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±1.5 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 29.4% ±3.2 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 41.1% ±4.3 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3% ±1.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8% ±2.1 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.6% ±3.4 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.2% ±3.3 pts | 49.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.7% ±2.8 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±2.5 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Glen Cove earn?
Half of Glen Cove's 11,095 households earn less than $92,064 a year (±$11,860), against $146,202 in Nassau County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $99,319 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Glen Cove | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,064 ±$11,860 | $146,202 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $126,403 ±$11,695 | $191,704 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,866 ±$4,579 | $64,198 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5% ±4.9 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.6% ±12.1 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.4% ±2.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% ±1.3 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5% ±1.9 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Glen Cove?
Owners occupy 51.0% of Glen Cove's occupied homes and renters 49.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $698,900 by its owner (±$32,993). The median renter pays $2,398 a month including utilities, and 57.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Glen Cove | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $698,900 ±$32,993 | $684,700 | +$73,338 |
| Median gross rent | $2,398 ±$178 | $2,252 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.7% ±7.1 pts | 45.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,632 ±$169 | $3,795 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.0% ±3.3 pts | 81.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.0% ±3.3 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Housing units | 11,462 ±477 | 479,044 | +1,005 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8% ±1.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.8% ±3.2 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.9% ±1.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.8% ±2.6 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.7% ±2.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Glen Cove building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Glen Cove in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Glen Cove work and get to work?
68.4% of Glen Cove's workers drive alone and 10.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Glen Cove | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.8% ±2.9 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±1.5 pts | 4.8% | +2.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 68.4% ±3.2 pts | 60.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7% ±2.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.1% ±1.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.9% ±1.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.9% ±2.5 pts | 15.6% | +6.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min ±2.1 | 36.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Glen Cove?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Glen Cove (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $53,298 (Tract 5172.01) to $140,599 (Tract 5170).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5173.02Nassau County | 5,707 | $105,043 |
| Tract 5171.01Nassau County | 5,672 | $90,795 |
| Tract 5172.01Nassau County | 3,927 | $53,298 |
| Tract 5172.02Nassau County | 3,894 | $81,535 |
| Tract 5170Nassau County | 3,529 | $140,599 |
| Tract 5173.01Nassau County | 3,028 | $85,700 |
| Tract 5171.02Nassau County | 2,355 | $136,161 |
| Tract 9902Nassau County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Glen Cove) · Census block assignment files
How does Glen Cove compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Glen Cove is the 1,426th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 29th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Glen Cove ranks 631st of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 29th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 481st | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 173rd | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 631st | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 529th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 175th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 127th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 413th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 524th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 753rd | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,528th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 818th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 552nd | 1,652 |
Glen Cove's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Glen Cove with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Glen Cove?
5 of the 57 figures for Glen Cove on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Glen Cove are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Glen Cove.