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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Barnum Island

New York · 2,487 residents · 0.865 sq mi
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Barnum Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,656. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value is $244,300. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 84% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,487
−5%since 1990
from 2,624 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,875 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 3,034 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
+12%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Barnum Island
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$79,656
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,709 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,498
+36%since 1990
from $24,614 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.8%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$244,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$892
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $847 in 1990
US average: $602
85.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 86.9% in 1990
14.8% rent
3.1
−17%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,534)
Black1.6%(43)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(72)
Asian1.8%(47)
Diversity Score14.4%(378)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(2,126)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(256)
Asian2.3%(56)
Diversity Score29.1%(724)
29
+102%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.9 min
−10%since 1990
from 31.0 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 Barnum Island, New York?

Barnum Island, New York has about 2,487 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barnum Island, New York?

The typical household in Barnum Island, New York earns about $79,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnum Island, New York expensive?

In Barnum Island, New York, the median home is worth about $244,300, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Barnum Island, New York?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Barnum Island, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnum Island, New York?

About 10.8% of people in Barnum Island, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barnum Island, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Barnum Island, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 137 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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