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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bay Shore

New York · 23,852 residents · 5.678 sq mi
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Bay Shore is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,155. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $147,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,852
+12%since 1990
from 21,279 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,201 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 3,748 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+8%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
20K23K26K30K33K1990201020202024Bay Shore
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,155
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,702 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,437
+45%since 1990
from $16,136 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.2%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$147,400
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $140,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$885
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $741 in 1990
US average: $602
59.7%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.7% in 1990
40.3% rent
2.9
−21%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(17,185)
Black13.7%(2,911)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(2,645)
Asian1.6%(336)
Diversity Score56.9%(12,117)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(14,018)
Black16.2%(3,857)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(4,738)
Asian2.3%(554)
Diversity Score70.5%(16,808)
70
+24%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.4%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−14%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay Shore, New York?

Bay Shore, New York has about 23,852 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bay Shore, New York earns about $50,155 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 $147,400, and the typical rent is about $885 a month.

How educated are people in Bay Shore, New York?

About 20.4% 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 12.2% 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 2,573 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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