Garden City, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Garden City, New York is 22,866 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 71st-largest city in New York. The median household income is $228,807, the median home value is $1,063,300, and the median age is 41.6.
The population has grown 2.8% since 2010 (22,357 → 22,993).
22,866
Population
4292
People / sq mi
$228,807
Median Income
$1,063,300
Median Home Value
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Garden City covers 5.3 sq mi of land at 4292 people per square mile.
About Garden City, NY
What sets Garden City apart is money: median household income runs $228,807, above the US median of $78,538. With 22,866 residents, Garden City is a city in New York.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $228,807, putting Garden City near the top of US cities. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 1.7% — below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $1,063,300, with typical rent around $3,478.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 75.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 24.2% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Garden City firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Garden City village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Garden City village had a population of 22,357 in 2010 and 22,993 in 2024, a 2.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,095 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.20%.
22,993
Population (2024)
22,357
Population (2010)
23,095
Peak (2021)
0.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,357 |
| 2011 | 22,497 |
| 2012 | 22,673 |
| 2013 | 22,681 |
| 2014 | 22,672 |
| 2015 | 22,520 |
| 2016 | 22,486 |
| 2017 | 22,554 |
| 2018 | 22,499 |
| 2019 | 22,454 |
| 2020 | 22,782 |
| 2021 | 23,095 |
| 2022 | 22,876 |
| 2023 | 22,973 |
| 2024 | 22,993 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$228,807
Median Household Income
$99,269
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,063,300
Median Home Value
$3,478
Median Rent
92.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.9%
High School+
75.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
14.9%
Drive Alone
51.7%
Public Transit
24.2%
Work From Home
33.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
10.0%
Foreign Born
88.5%
Non-English at Home
3.6%
Veterans
6.4%
With Disability
99.1%
Health Insurance
95.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.7% |
| Information | 19.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 18.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.2% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Retail Trade | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 2.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 1.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Garden City, New York has a population of 22,866 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 71st-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Garden City, New York is $228,807, with 1.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Garden City, New York is $1,063,300, with median monthly rent at $3,478 and a homeownership rate of 92.3%.
The median age in Garden City, New York is 41.6 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The population has grown 2.8% since 2010 (22,357 → 22,993).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.