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Population Review

Woodmere, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Woodmere, New York is 18,198 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 101st-largest city in New York. The median household income is $174,942, the median home value is $944,400, and the median age is 33.2.

18,198

Population

7051

People / sq mi

$174,942

Median Income

$944,400

Median Home Value

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Woodmere covers 2.6 sq mi of land at 7051 people per square mile.

About Woodmere, NY

Homeownership is the standout figure in Woodmere: 93.6% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Woodmere is a city in New York with a population of 18,198.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $174,942, putting Woodmere near the top of US cities. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 1.6% — below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $944,400, with typical rent around $2,519.

Woodmere is among the best-educated US cities: 66.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. About 20.1% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 42 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Woodmere, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Race & Ethnicity

White82.0%
Black or African American6.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$174,942

Median Household Income

$60,544

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$944,400

Median Home Value

$2,519

Median Rent

93.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.3%

High School+

66.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

14.8%

Drive Alone

58.0%

Public Transit

20.1%

Work From Home

41.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

6.2%

Foreign Born

83.1%

Non-English at Home

1.8%

Veterans

6.6%

With Disability

97.3%

Health Insurance

96.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management36.6%
Information16.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate15.6%
Public Administration5.4%
Manufacturing3.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services3.5%
Construction3.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.8%
Retail Trade2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing2.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Woodmere, New York has a population of 18,198 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 101st-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Woodmere, New York is $174,942, with 1.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Woodmere, New York is $944,400, with median monthly rent at $2,519 and a homeownership rate of 93.6%.

The median age in Woodmere, New York is 33.2 years. The population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.