Nassau County, New York
County
Overview
- County Name
- Nassau County
- State
- New York
- FIPS Code
- 36059
- State FIPS
- 36
- County FIPS
- 059
Geography
- Land Area
- 284.54 sq mi
- Water Area
- 168.84 sq mi
- Total Area
- 453.38 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.729612
- Longitude
- -73.589414
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,290,239
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 998,397
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,081,111 | 83.8% |
| Hispanic | 209,128 | 16.2% |
| White | 761,130 | 59.0% |
| Black | 147,196 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 146,721 | 11.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 608 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 531 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4,458 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 858,426 | 86.0% |
| Hispanic | 139,971 | 14.0% |
| White | 620,875 | 62.2% |
| Black | 121,797 | 12.2% |
| Asian | 109,623 | 11.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,519 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 339 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3,209 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,389,591
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $151,768
- Poverty Rate
- 5.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 74,256
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 789,352 | 56.8% |
| Black | 156,203 | 11.2% |
| Asian | 169,900 | 12.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 987,620
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 390,780 | 39.6% |
| Republican | 295,535 | 29.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 259,265 | 26.3% |
| Other | 625 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 461,120 | 46.7% |
| Female | 526,436 | 53.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 527,088 | 53.4% |
| Hispanic | 112,178 | 11.4% |
| Black | 89,532 | 9.1% |
| Asian | 67,509 | 6.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 516,779
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 316,045 | 60.0% |
| Hispanic | 41,018 | 36.6% |
| Black | 36,680 | 41.0% |
| Asian | 23,415 | 34.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 242,280 | 52.5% |
| Female | 274,485 | 52.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 179,024 (18.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 484,554 (49.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 479,044
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $743,735
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,468
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 60.4%
- Public Transit
- 12.5%
- Work From Home
- 15.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.