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East Islip

New York · 14,475 residents · 3.951 sq mi
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East Islip is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $441,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,475
+3%since 2000
from 14,078 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,664 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+13%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024East Islip
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,106 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,019
+54%since 2000
from $27,356 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$441,800
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,569
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $896 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+76%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(13,053)
Black1%(143)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(903)
Asian1.5%(223)
Other1.3%(182)
Diversity Score23.2%(3,360)
Diversity Score
23
+66%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.3%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Islip, New York?

East Islip, New York has about 14,475 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Islip, New York earns about $94,250 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 $441,800, and the typical rent is about $1,569 a month.

How educated are people in East Islip, New York?

About 29.8% 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 3.9% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 150 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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