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Barnum Island

New York · 2,414 residents · 0.865 sq mi
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Barnum Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,759. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $537,100. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 54% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,414
−3%since 2000
from 2,487 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,791 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,875 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+12%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Barnum Island
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,759
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,656 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,888
+22%since 2000
from $33,498 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$537,100
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $892 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+104%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(2,126)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(256)
Asian2.3%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.1%(724)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(1,914)
Black0.9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(377)
Asian2.7%(64)
Other1.8%(43)
Diversity Score43.6%(1,054)
Diversity Score
44
+50%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+14%since 2000
from 27.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
21.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnum Island, New York?

Barnum Island, New York has about 2,414 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barnum Island, New York earns about $85,759 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 $537,100, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Barnum Island, New York?

About 28.1% 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 9.2% 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 210 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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