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Bay Shore

New York · 31,683 residents · 5.678 sq mi
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Bay Shore is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,618. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $492,200. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,683
+33%since 2000
from 23,852 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,580 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 4,201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
−2%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K23K26K30K33K1990201020202024Bay Shore
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,618
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,155 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,341
+81%since 2000
from $23,437 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+5%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$492,200
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,063
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $885 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+59%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(14,018)
Black16.2%(3,857)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(4,738)
Asian2.3%(554)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.5%(16,808)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32%(10,142)
Black13.4%(4,256)
Hispanic / Latino39.2%(12,411)
Asian10.1%(3,193)
Other5.3%(1,681)
Diversity Score89.1%(28,240)
Diversity Score
89
+26%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
32.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 85.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2016
from 64.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 27.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay Shore, New York?

Bay Shore, New York has about 31,683 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bay Shore, New York?

The typical household in Bay Shore, New York earns about $105,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay Shore, New York expensive?

In Bay Shore, New York, the median home is worth about $492,200, and the typical rent is about $2,063 a month.

How educated are people in Bay Shore, New York?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bay Shore, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay Shore, New York?

About 10.2% of people in Bay Shore, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bay Shore, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Bay Shore, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,404 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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