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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bay Shore

New York · 21,279 residents · 5.678 sq mi
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Bay Shore is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,702. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $140,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

21,279
−11%vs 2000
vs 23,852 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,748 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 4,201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 35.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
20K23K26K30K33K1990201020202024Bay Shore
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,702
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,155 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,136
−31%vs 2000
vs $23,437 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.4%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$140,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $147,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$741
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $885 in 2000
US average: $450
61.7%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.7% in 2000
38.3% rent
3.7
+27%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(17,185)
Black13.7%(2,911)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(2,645)
Asian1.6%(336)
Other4%(847)
Diversity Score56.9%(12,117)
57
−19%vs 2000
vs 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.7%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bay Shore, New York?

Bay Shore, New York has about 21,279 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Bay Shore, New York earns about $37,702 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 $140,500, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Bay Shore, New York?

About 15.2% 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 8.4% of people in Bay Shore, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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