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East Islip

New York · 13,931 residents · 3.951 sq mi
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East Islip is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,423. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $427,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 57% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,931
−1%since 2000
from 14,078 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,526 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+18%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024East Islip
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,423
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,106 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,223
+76%since 2000
from $27,356 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$427,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,086
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $896 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
13.9% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(11,567)
Black1.5%(209)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(1,454)
Asian2.2%(302)
Other0.1%(21)
Diversity Score32.4%(4,516)
Diversity Score
32
+132%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Islip, New York?

East Islip, New York has about 13,931 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Islip, New York earns about $111,423 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 $427,900, and the typical rent is about $2,086 a month.

How educated are people in East Islip, New York?

About 32.7% 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 5.2% 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 394 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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