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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brightwaters

New York · 3,248 residents · 0.966 sq mi
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Brightwaters is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,556. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $246,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 104% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,248
−1%since 1990
from 3,265 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,362 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 3,380 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+4%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Brightwaters
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$88,556
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,935 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,693
+24%since 1990
from $29,475 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$246,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $206,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$868
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $764 in 1990
US average: $602
90.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 89.6% in 1990
9.2% rent
2.8
−10%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,203)
Black1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(124)
Asian0.6%(20)
Diversity Score13.2%(430)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,994)
Black1.5%(49)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(132)
Asian1.3%(41)
Diversity Score16.4%(533)
16
+25%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.4%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 40.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.9%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 92.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
−8%since 1990
from 27.8 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 Brightwaters, New York?

Brightwaters, New York has about 3,248 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Brightwaters, New York earns about $88,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brightwaters, New York expensive?

In Brightwaters, New York, the median home is worth about $246,000, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Brightwaters, New York?

About 53.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brightwaters, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brightwaters, New York?

About 1.8% of people in Brightwaters, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brightwaters, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Brightwaters, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 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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