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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Islip

New York · 14,325 residents · 3.951 sq mi
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East Islip is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $52,796. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $160,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% 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

14,325
+2%vs 2000
vs 14,078 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,626 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 3,563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.0
−10%vs 2000
vs 36.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$52,796
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,106 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,512
−25%vs 2000
vs $27,356 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$160,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $189,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$846
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $896 in 2000
US average: $450
84.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.1% in 2000
15.9% rent
3.0
+14%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(13,142)
Black0.5%(71)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(547)
Asian1.4%(198)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(1,966)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(13,981)
Black0.5%(67)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(444)
Asian1.2%(166)
Other0.8%(111)
Diversity Score12.8%(1,840)
13
−8%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.6%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.4%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.0%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Islip, New York?

East Islip, New York has about 14,325 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in East Islip, New York earns about $52,796 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Islip, New York expensive?

In East Islip, New York, the median home is worth about $160,300, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in East Islip, New York?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Islip, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.8% of people in East 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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