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Barnum Island

New York · 2,590 residents · 0.865 sq mi
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Barnum Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $506,000. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,590
+4%since 2000
from 2,487 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,994 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,875 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+13%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Barnum Island
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,955
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,156
+29%since 2000
from $33,498 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$506,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+60%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68%(1,762)
Black2.7%(69)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(504)
Asian6%(156)
Other2.6%(68)
Diversity Score60.2%(1,560)
Diversity Score
60
+107%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 27.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
40.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnum Island, New York?

Barnum Island, New York has about 2,590 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barnum Island, New York earns about $102,955 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 $506,000.

How educated are people in Barnum Island, New York?

About 35.0% 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 7.9% 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 34 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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