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Babylon

New York · 12,281 residents (2025 est.) · 2.411 sq mi
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Babylon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,820. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $658,500. With a median age of 45.5, 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 45.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,185
−3%since 2000
from 12,615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,054 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 5,232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+21%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,281 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,820
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,767 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,257
+125%since 2000
from $30,846 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+6%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$658,500
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,427
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $983 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+57%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(11,244)
Black2.5%(315)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(644)
Asian1.5%(183)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.5%(2,717)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(10,022)
Black1.8%(217)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(1,285)
Asian1.2%(151)
Other4.2%(510)
Diversity Score38.8%(4,724)
Diversity Score
39
+80%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 90.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Babylon, New York?

Babylon, New York has about 12,185 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Babylon, New York earns about $140,820 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Babylon, New York expensive?

In Babylon, New York, the median home is worth about $658,500, and the typical rent is about $2,427 a month.

How educated are people in Babylon, New York?

About 50.9% of adults age 25 and over in Babylon, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Babylon, New York?

About 3.5% of people in Babylon, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Babylon, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Babylon, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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