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Aquebogue

New York · 2,547 residents · 3.805 sq mi
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Aquebogue is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $435,800. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,547
+13%since 2000
from 2,254 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
669 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+18%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Aquebogue
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,734
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,453 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,739
+34%since 2000
from $31,825 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$435,800
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
15.0% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+33%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(1,919)
Black2%(52)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(476)
Asian1%(26)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45%(1,147)
Diversity Score
45
+117%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 20.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aquebogue, New York?

Aquebogue, New York has about 2,547 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Aquebogue, New York earns about $103,734 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 $435,800.

How educated are people in Aquebogue, New York?

About 31.3% 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 3.6% of people in Aquebogue, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aquebogue, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Aquebogue, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 464 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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