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Bethpage, New York, in Nassau county, is 2 miles NE of Levittown, New York (center to center) and 26 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Bethpage is home to some 16,543 residents.
In Bethpage, about 59% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Bethpage are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.
You'll see many senior citizens in Bethpage.
In 2000, Bethpage had a median family income of $78,573. Fewer people in Bethpage are poor than in most places in New York.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($18,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Bethpage. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in Bethpage was owner-occupied.
In Bethpage, 85% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.
Bethpage strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Bethpage to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Senior Citizens |  | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times |  |  |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Bethpage colleges • Bethpage travel • Bethpage mortgages and property.
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