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East Setauket

New York · 10,998 residents · 6.022 sq mi
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East Setauket is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,774. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $474,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 98% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

10,998
+11%vs 2021
vs 9,921 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,826 / sq mi
+11%vs 2021
vs 1,647 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
43.8
−4%vs 2021
vs 45.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
10K10K10K11K11K20202024East Setauket
202410K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$140,774
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $139,640 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$65,336
−4%vs 2021
vs $68,338 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
3.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$474,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $487,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,632
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $2,124 in 2021
US average: $1,124
91.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.6% in 2021
8.3% rent
3.4
−3%vs 2021
vs 3.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(7,493)
Black1.7%(173)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(859)
Asian10.4%(1,035)
Other3.6%(361)
Diversity Score51.2%(5,079)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(8,484)
Black1%(110)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(799)
Asian11.1%(1,216)
Other2.9%(320)
Diversity Score47.3%(5,206)
47
−8%vs 2021
vs 51 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

59.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
37.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.6 min
+2%vs 2021
vs 35.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
81.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
5.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.5% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
63.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
58.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.2% in 2021
50.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.8% in 2021
10.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Setauket, New York?

East Setauket, New York has about 10,998 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Setauket, New York earns about $140,774 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Setauket, New York expensive?

In East Setauket, New York, the median home is worth about $474,200, and the typical rent is about $1,632 a month.

How educated are people in East Setauket, New York?

About 59.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Setauket, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.1% of people in East Setauket, 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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