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East Atlantic Beach

New York · 1,825 residents · 0.312 sq mi
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East Atlantic Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,468. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 432 residents. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $810,300. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,825
−19%since 2000
from 2,257 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
5,849 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 7,234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
+35%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024East Atlantic Beach
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$157,468
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,004
+167%since 2000
from $34,429 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+6%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$810,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,856
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,188 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+2%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,130)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(80)
Asian0.9%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(260)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,611)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(60)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other7.7%(140)
Diversity Score26.7%(488)
Diversity Score
27
+132%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.5%
+28.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 35.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 5.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−97.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 90.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Atlantic Beach, New York?

East Atlantic Beach, New York has about 1,825 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Atlantic Beach, New York?

The typical household in East Atlantic Beach, New York earns about $157,468 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Atlantic Beach, New York expensive?

In East Atlantic Beach, New York, the median home is worth about $810,300, and the typical rent is about $2,856 a month.

How educated are people in East Atlantic Beach, New York?

About 68.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Atlantic Beach, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Atlantic Beach, New York?

About 6.4% of people in East Atlantic Beach, 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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