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East Northport

New York · 20,048 residents · 5.155 sq mi
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East Northport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,432. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $489,800. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 82% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,048
−4%since 2000
from 20,845 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,889 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+17%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024East Northport
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,432
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,341 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,490
+87%since 2000
from $28,666 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$489,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,957
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $979 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+19%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(19,134)
Black0.9%(181)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(814)
Asian2.3%(471)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(3,520)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(16,539)
Black1%(205)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(2,120)
Asian2.9%(591)
Other1.2%(249)
Diversity Score35.3%(7,084)
Diversity Score
35
+109%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Northport, New York?

East Northport, New York has about 20,048 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Northport, New York earns about $129,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Northport, New York expensive?

In East Northport, New York, the median home is worth about $489,800, and the typical rent is about $1,957 a month.

How educated are people in East Northport, New York?

About 49.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Northport, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.2% of people in East Northport, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Northport, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Northport, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 363 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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