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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Islip

New York · 14,078 residents · 3.951 sq mi
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East Islip is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,106. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $189,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 64% 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
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,078
−2%since 1990
from 14,325 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,563 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 3,626 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+11%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024East Islip
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,106
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,796 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,356
+33%since 1990
from $20,512 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$189,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $160,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$896
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $846 in 1990
US average: $602
85.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.1% in 1990
14.9% rent
2.7
−12%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

27.4%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.0%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
−1%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

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 14,078 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Islip, New York earns about $71,106 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 $189,200, and the typical rent is about $896 a month.

How educated are people in East Islip, New York?

About 27.4% 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 3.7% of people in East Islip, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Islip, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Islip, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 247 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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