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Inwood, NY


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Inwood, New York

Inwood, New York, in Nassau county, is 8 miles SW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 14 miles SE of New York, New York. The town is in the Nassau - Suffolk area. There are 9,325 residents in Inwood.

The People and Families of Inwood

In Inwood, about 43% of adults are married. The faces of Inwood are those of its large families.

Approximately 47% of Inwood is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Inwood had a median family income of $48,345.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Inwood Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Inwood that were owner-occupied was 47%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Inwood.

Commuting

In Inwood, 76% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the town use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

Inwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyInwood Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyInwood Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Inwood, NY

Comparing Inwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens54
Well-Paid Single Men43
Age of the Population42
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times35
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Housing Recently Built14
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

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