Village · New York
Russell Gardens, New York
Russell Gardens, village, in Nassau County, New York. Russell Gardens had 900 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 908; the 2020 Census counted 978 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,078 (±216). GEOID 3664232.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
900
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 978 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,078 ±216
Median household income
$242,083
±$22,524 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$1,528,400
±$61,951 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,161
±$459 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Russell Gardens and what county is it in?
Russell Gardens is a village in Nassau County, New York. It covers 0.2 square miles of land, 5,621 residents per square mile in 2020.
Russell Gardens is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Russell Gardens lies entirely within the Town of North Hempstead, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Russell Gardens, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 900 people lived in Russell Gardens on July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, in line with New York (−1.0%). The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Russell Gardens, 908, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 978: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,078 (±216).
| Measure | Russell Gardens | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,078 ±216 | 1,389,591 | no clear change |
| Households | 342 ±53 | 458,166 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.11 ±0.35 | 2.99 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 342 ±53 | 479,044 | no clear change |
Russell Gardens's population since 2000
From 1,074 in 2000 to 900 in 2025: down 16.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Russell Gardens 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 Russell Gardens?
The median resident of Russell Gardens is 44.2 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 20.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 53.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 41.5%. 35.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Russell Gardens | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 ±3.7 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.9% ±3.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.5% ±5.2 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 45.6% ±3.9 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% ±1.8 pts | 18.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.5% ±9.8 pts | 54.3% | −21.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 53.3% ±10.4 pts | 12.2% | +22.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 35.6% ±6.8 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 55.3% ±8.1 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9% ±3.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±1.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.5% ±2.7 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 84.3% ±4.5 pts | 49.7% | +8.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 50.4% ±5.9 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.7% ±3.4 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±2.9 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 Russell Gardens earn?
Half of Russell Gardens's 342 households earn less than $242,083 a year (±$22,524), against $146,202 in Nassau County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $173,066 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $69,017 after inflation.
| Measure | Russell Gardens | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $242,083 ±$22,524 | $146,202 | +$69,017 |
| Mean household income | $306,057 ±$48,886 | $191,704 | – |
| Per capita income | $95,881 ±$16,000 | $64,198 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.6% ±2.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.7% ±1.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.3% ±0.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% ±1.3 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.4% ±3.5 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 Russell Gardens?
Owners occupy 78.9% of Russell Gardens's occupied homes and renters 21.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,528,400 by its owner (±$61,951). The median renter pays $2,161 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Russell Gardens | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,528,400 ±$61,951 | $684,700 | +$138,947 |
| Median gross rent | $2,161 ±$459 | $2,252 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.4% ±14.7 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,795 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.9% ±7.0 pts | 81.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.1% ±7.0 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Housing units | 342 ±53 | 479,044 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±14.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±40.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.3% ±7.2 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±11.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±2.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 40.1% ±7.7 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% ±3.8 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 Russell Gardens building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Russell Gardens in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Russell Gardens work and get to work?
30.1% of Russell Gardens's workers drive alone and 28.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 42.6 minutes.
| Measure | Russell Gardens | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.3% ±5.4 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±2.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 30.1% ±6.5 pts | 60.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.6% ±3.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 31.5% ±8.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±1.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 28.7% ±8.8 pts | 15.6% | +21.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 42.6 min ±4.6 | 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 Russell Gardens?
No census tract lies mostly in Russell Gardens; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3006Nassau County | 6,805 | $173,182 |
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 Russell Gardens) · Census block assignment files
How does Russell Gardens compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Russell Gardens is the 10,740th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 437th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Russell Gardens is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 437th | 594 |
Russell Gardens's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Russell Gardens 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 Russell Gardens?
21 of the 57 figures for Russell Gardens 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 Russell Gardens 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 Russell Gardens.