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Bohemia

New York · 9,852 residents · 8.605 sq mi
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Bohemia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,515. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $415,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 51% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,852
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,871 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,145 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+18%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Bohemia
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,515
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,308 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,646
+68%since 2000
from $25,942 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$415,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,984
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $999 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+40%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(9,041)
Black0.8%(78)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(435)
Asian2.4%(233)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(1,777)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(8,074)
Black1.7%(170)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(1,040)
Asian3.5%(349)
Other0.6%(60)
Diversity Score36.6%(3,609)
Diversity Score
37
+103%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bohemia, New York?

Bohemia, New York has about 9,852 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bohemia, New York?

The typical household in Bohemia, New York earns about $107,515 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bohemia, New York expensive?

In Bohemia, New York, the median home is worth about $415,400, and the typical rent is about $1,984 a month.

How educated are people in Bohemia, New York?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bohemia, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bohemia, New York?

About 8.0% of people in Bohemia, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bohemia, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Bohemia, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 296 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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