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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Central Islip

New York · 26,028 residents · 7.155 sq mi
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Central Islip is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,434. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 5,922 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $123,200. Households here earn about 29% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

26,028
−19%vs 2000
vs 31,950 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,638 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 4,465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.2
−8%vs 2000
vs 31.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
25K28K32K36K40K1990201020202024Central Islip
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,434
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,504 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,356
−25%vs 2000
vs $17,910 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$123,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $134,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$794
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $899 in 2000
US average: $450
73.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.1% in 2000
26.4% rent
2.9
+20%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(10,162)
Black25.8%(8,244)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(11,452)
Asian3%(971)
Other0%
Diversity Score85.1%(27,192)
1990
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(16,305)
Black24.9%(6,472)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(6,819)
Asian1.7%(433)
Other10.8%(2,818)
Diversity Score83%(21,608)
83
−2%vs 2000
vs 85 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 21.5 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 Central Islip, New York?

Central Islip, New York has about 26,028 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Central Islip, New York?

The typical household in Central Islip, New York earns about $42,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central Islip, New York expensive?

In Central Islip, New York, the median home is worth about $123,200, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Central Islip, New York?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Central Islip, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central Islip, New York?

About 10.1% of people in Central Islip, 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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