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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Babylon

New York · 12,615 residents · 2.411 sq mi
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Babylon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,767. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $207,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,615
+3%since 1990
from 12,249 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,232 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 5,080 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+6%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024Babylon
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$69,767
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,023 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,846
+42%since 1990
from $21,737 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$207,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $179,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$983
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $825 in 1990
US average: $602
76.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
23.8% rent
3.0
−14%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(11,515)
Black4.2%(510)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(523)
Asian1.4%(177)
Diversity Score23%(2,812)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(11,244)
Black2.5%(315)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(644)
Asian1.5%(183)
Diversity Score21.5%(2,717)
22
−6%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.6%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 27.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.0%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 86.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.6%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
−8%since 1990
from 27.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Babylon, New York?

Babylon, New York has about 12,615 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Babylon, New York earns about $69,767 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 $207,300, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.

How educated are people in Babylon, New York?

About 33.6% 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 4.1% of people in Babylon, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Babylon, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Babylon, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 366 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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