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Amityville

New York · 9,500 residents · 2.056 sq mi
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Amityville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,555. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $401,700. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,500
+1%since 2000
from 9,441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,621 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 4,592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+23%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Amityville
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,555
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,885 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,826
+51%since 2000
from $27,750 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$401,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $203,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,703
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $912 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
29.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+34%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(7,530)
Black8%(759)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(867)
Asian1.3%(119)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.7%(3,839)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(6,403)
Black9.2%(876)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(1,761)
Asian1.7%(163)
Other0.8%(72)
Diversity Score59.8%(5,678)
Diversity Score
60
+47%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amityville, New York?

Amityville, New York has about 9,500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amityville, New York?

The typical household in Amityville, New York earns about $91,555 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amityville, New York expensive?

In Amityville, New York, the median home is worth about $401,700, and the typical rent is about $1,703 a month.

How educated are people in Amityville, New York?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Amityville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amityville, New York?

About 6.6% of people in Amityville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amityville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Amityville, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 214 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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