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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Copiague

New York · 21,922 residents · 3.092 sq mi
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Copiague is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,906. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $154,600. Households here earn about 36% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,922
+6%since 1990
from 20,769 in 1990
1990 – 2024
7,090 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 6,717 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+9%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
20K21K22K23K24K1990201020202024Copiague
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,906
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,738 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,557
+34%since 1990
from $16,785 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.0%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$154,600
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $151,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$985
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $807 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
23.6% rent
2.6
−21%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(18,915)
Black4.7%(984)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,932)
Asian1.5%(304)
Diversity Score37%(7,680)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(15,849)
Black3.8%(843)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(4,489)
Asian1.7%(377)
Diversity Score51.8%(11,353)
52
+40%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
−12%since 1990
from 26.1 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 Copiague, New York?

Copiague, New York has about 21,922 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Copiague, New York earns about $58,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Copiague, New York expensive?

In Copiague, New York, the median home is worth about $154,600, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Copiague, New York?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Copiague, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Copiague, New York?

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

Has Copiague, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Copiague, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,153 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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