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Asharoken

New York · 624 residents (2025 est.) · 1.422 sq mi
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Asharoken is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,215. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,244,400. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
805
+29%since 2000
from 625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
566 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+10%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:624 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4045136237328421990201020202024Asharoken
2024805
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,215
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,262 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,480
+83%since 2000
from $51,159 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.559 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,244,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,282
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,844 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−61.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
+56%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(594)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian2.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(697)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(26)
Asian1.5%(12)
Other8.7%(70)
Diversity Score30.2%(243)
Diversity Score
30
+160%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.7%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+4.7 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
1.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 92.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Asharoken, New York?

Asharoken, New York has about 805 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Asharoken, New York earns about $141,215 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Asharoken, New York expensive?

In Asharoken, New York, the median home is worth about $1,244,400, and the typical rent is about $3,282 a month.

How educated are people in Asharoken, New York?

About 55.5% of adults age 25 and over in Asharoken, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Asharoken, New York?

About 7.0% of people in Asharoken, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Asharoken, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Asharoken, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 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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