Hicksville, NY

Census Place

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2024 Population

43,780

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

43.1

2.86% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

3.85%

16.8% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$144,471

2.39% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$634,100

2.75% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

21,806

6.63% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Hicksville, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.1% of the residents in Hicksville, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hicksville, NY are Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing (407 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Hicksville, NY was $634,100, and the homeownership rate was 85.5%.

Most people in Hicksville, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Hicksville, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hicksville, NY is home to a population of 43.8k people, from which 89.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 34.4% of Hicksville, NY residents were born outside of the country (15k people).

In 2024, there were 1.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16k people) in Hicksville, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.86k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.1%

2024 Citizenship

89.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 89.1% of Hicksville, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hicksville, NY was 89.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hicksville, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hicksville, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
16k ± 1.35k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
14.2k ± 1.46k
Other (Hispanic)
4.86k ± 1.06k

23.2%

Hispanic Population

10.2k people

23.2% of the people in Hicksville, NY are hispanic (10.2k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hicksville, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
492,198 ± 17,010 people
China
414,597 ± 15,642 people
Jamaica
229,554 ± 11,695 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 492,198 New York residents, followed by China with 414,597 and Jamaica with 229,554.

Foreign-Born Population

34.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

15k people

33.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14.8k people

As of 2024, 34.4% of Hicksville, NY residents (15k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hicksville, NY was 33.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hicksville, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
269 ± 116
Gulf War (2001-)
185 ± 179
Gulf War (1990s)
88 ± 92

Hicksville, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Hicksville, NY.

Health

93.9% of the population of Hicksville, NY has health coverage, with 51.2% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 0.0845% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.13%

Uninsured

51.2%

Employer Coverage

13.5%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

0.0845%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hicksville, NY grew by 13.1% from 5.42% to 6.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hicksville, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Hicksville, NY employs 21.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hicksville, NY were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,389 people), Retail Trade (3,072 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,264 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($122,008), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($101,405), and Public Administration ($100,898).

Employment

Occupations

21.8k

2024 Value

± 1,319

−6.63%

1 Year decline

± 8.93%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hicksville, NY declined at a rate of −6.63%, from 23.4k employees to 21.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hicksville, NY, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,802 people), Management Occupations (2,644 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,114 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hicksville, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

21.8k

2024 Value

± 1,319

−6.63%

1 Year decline

± 8.93%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hicksville, NY declined at a rate of −6.63%, from 23.4k employees to 21.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hicksville, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,389 people), Retail Trade (3,072 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,264 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hicksville, NY, though some of these residents may live in Hicksville, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$69,718

Median earning men ± $8,622

$53,147

Median earning women ± $3,859

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,813), Public Administration ($111,688), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($81,528).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($108,295), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,050), and Public Administration ($78,929).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hicksville, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.565%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Hicksville, NY awarded 407 degrees. The student population of Hicksville, NY in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 40 male students and 153 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hicksville, NY are Black or African American (283 and 69.5%), Hispanic or Latino (42 and 10.3%), Two or More Races (36 and 8.85%), and Asian (22 and 5.41%).

The largest universities in Hicksville, NY by number of degrees awarded are Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing (407 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hicksville, NY are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (407 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2019 in Hicksville, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 44.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 193 (20.7% men and 79.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 193 students enrolled in Hicksville, NY, 20.7% men and 79.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 145 records, of which 81.4% were women and 18.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common

407 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hicksville, NY was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 407 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Hicksville, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

407 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing with 407 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 67 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hicksville, NY, which is 0.197 times less than the 340 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 283 degrees mean that there were 6.74 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 42 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, less-than 2-year ($19,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, less-than 2-year ($730) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hicksville, NY was $634,100 in 2024, which is 1.91 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $617,100 to $634,100, a 2.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Hicksville, NY is 85.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Hicksville, NY have an average commute time of 33.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hicksville, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$634,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,014

$11,422

Median Property Taxes

±$893

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hicksville, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hicksville, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

85.5%

Homeownership

2024

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 85.5% of the housing units in Hicksville, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 88.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hicksville, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$144,471

Median Household Income

± $11,209

13.4k

Number of Households

± 966

In 2024, the median household income of the 13.4k households in Hicksville, NY declined from $144,471 from the previous year's value of $148,008.

The following chart displays the households in Hicksville, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hicksville, NY is from New York.

0.492

2024 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2023 Wage GINI in New York

In 2024, the income inequality in New York was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (58.1%)
Worked At Home (16.5%)
Public Transit (11.5%)

In 2024, 58.1% of workers in Hicksville, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.5%) and those who used public transit to get to work (11.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hicksville, NY have a longer commute time (33.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 7.22% of the workforce in Hicksville, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hicksville, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hicksville, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hicksville, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.85% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hicksville, NY (1.68k out of 43.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hicksville, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.