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Aquebogue

New York · 1,869 residents · 3.805 sq mi
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Aquebogue is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,523. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 385 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $613,200. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,869
−17%since 2000
from 2,254 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
491 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.9
+17%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Aquebogue
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,523
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,453 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,444
+37%since 2000
from $31,825 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+15%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade25.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$613,200
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,706
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $842 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.7%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+108%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,031)
Black5.2%(118)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(73)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.7%(467)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66%(1,233)
Black2.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(574)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(13)
Diversity Score58.7%(1,097)
Diversity Score
59
+183%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 4.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2017
from 95.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2016
from 81.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 16.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aquebogue, New York?

Aquebogue, New York has about 1,869 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Aquebogue, New York earns about $93,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aquebogue, New York expensive?

In Aquebogue, New York, the median home is worth about $613,200, and the typical rent is about $2,706 a month.

How educated are people in Aquebogue, New York?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Aquebogue, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aquebogue, New York?

About 5.0% of people in Aquebogue, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aquebogue, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Aquebogue, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 214 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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