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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Shoreham

New York · 5,809 residents · 5.399 sq mi
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East Shoreham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,916. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $211,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 98% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,809
+6%since 1990
from 5,458 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,076 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,011 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+11%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024East Shoreham
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$85,916
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,215 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,485
+54%since 1990
from $19,098 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$211,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $192,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,115
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
94.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 92.5% in 1990
5.5% rent
2.5
−22%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(5,315)
Black1%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(96)
Asian1.4%(75)
Diversity Score10.5%(571)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(5,376)
Black1.2%(67)
Hispanic / Latino4%(235)
Asian1.5%(88)
Diversity Score16.1%(934)
16
+54%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.7%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 34.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 90.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.8%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
−8%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Shoreham, New York?

East Shoreham, New York has about 5,809 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Shoreham, New York earns about $85,916 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Shoreham, New York expensive?

In East Shoreham, New York, the median home is worth about $211,100, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.

How educated are people in East Shoreham, New York?

About 37.7% of adults age 25 and over in East Shoreham, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.1% of people in East Shoreham, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Shoreham, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Shoreham, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 351 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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