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Asharoken

New York · 654 residents · 1.422 sq mi
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Asharoken is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 137% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
654
+5%since 2000
from 625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
460 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.5
+6%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4045136237328421990201020202024Asharoken
2024805
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,563
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,262 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,618
+60%since 2000
from $51,159 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.559
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,844 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.6
+34%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(612)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(20)
Asian2%(13)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score13.3%(87)
Diversity Score
13
+15%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
14.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.2%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Asharoken, New York?

Asharoken, New York has about 654 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Asharoken, New York earns about $131,563 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Asharoken, New York?

About 57.6% 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 6.8% of people in Asharoken, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Asharoken, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Asharoken, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 133 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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