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Central Islip

New York · 36,714 residents · 7.155 sq mi
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Central Islip is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,645. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $297,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,714
+15%since 2000
from 31,950 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,131 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 4,465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+13%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K28K32K36K40K1990201020202024Central Islip
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,645
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,504 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,218
+63%since 2000
from $17,910 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$297,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,803
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $899 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(5,414)
Black19.1%(7,005)
Hispanic / Latino59.5%(21,856)
Asian3%(1,085)
Other2.4%(881)
Diversity Score71.9%(26,394)
Diversity Score
72
−16%since 2000
from 85 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
32.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central Islip, New York?

Central Islip, New York has about 36,714 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Central Islip, New York earns about $79,645 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 $297,100, and the typical rent is about $1,803 a month.

How educated are people in Central Islip, New York?

About 18.5% 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 9.4% of people in Central Islip, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central Islip, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Central Islip, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,686 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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