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East Shoreham

New York · 6,666 residents · 5.399 sq mi
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East Shoreham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $465,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 115% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,666
+15%since 2000
from 5,809 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,235 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+8%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024East Shoreham
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,788
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,916 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,317
+40%since 2000
from $29,485 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
78.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.284
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$465,700
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,985
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,115 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
4.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+58%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(5,376)
Black1.2%(67)
Hispanic / Latino4%(235)
Asian1.5%(88)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(934)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(6,005)
Black1.3%(86)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(364)
Asian2.3%(155)
Other1%(68)
Diversity Score23.4%(1,563)
Diversity Score
23
+46%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+19%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Shoreham, New York?

East Shoreham, New York has about 6,666 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Shoreham, New York earns about $119,788 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 $465,700, and the typical rent is about $1,985 a month.

How educated are people in East Shoreham, New York?

About 46.6% 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 2.1% 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 1,208 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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