CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

East Williston

New York · 2,645 residents · 0.569 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the New York metro area
Compare
The short version

East Williston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $183,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% 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 $880,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 158% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,645
+6%since 2000
from 2,503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,649 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 4,399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+6%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Williston
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$183,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,559
+71%since 2000
from $50,484 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$880,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
3.4% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+18%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in East Williston on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,334)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(59)
Asian3.4%(84)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(366)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(2,060)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(150)
Asian12.9%(340)
Other2.4%(63)
Diversity Score45%(1,191)
Diversity Score
45
+208%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−97.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to East Williston

Pelican Marsh
Pop 2,617
Townsend
Pop 2,985
Harbor Bluffs
Pop 3,076
Lake Clarke Shores
Pop 3,597
Places similar to East Williston
Head to head

Compare East Williston to nearby cities

EAST WILLISTON VS
Mineola
Income$137,739−25%
Home value$651,200−26%
Population21,376+717%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EAST WILLISTON VS
Garden City
Income$244,152+33%
Home value$1,075,900+22%
Population23,043+781%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EAST WILLISTON VS
North New Hyde Park
Income$172,440−6%
Home value$796,700−10%
Population14,159+441%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EAST WILLISTON VS
New Hyde Park
Income$142,927−22%
Home value$722,900−18%
Population10,226+291%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in East Williston, New York?

East Williston, New York has about 2,645 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Williston, New York earns about $183,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Williston, New York expensive?

In East Williston, New York, the median home is worth about $880,500.

How educated are people in East Williston, New York?

About 72.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Williston, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.8% of people in East Williston, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Williston, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Williston, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 130 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New York
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare East Williston with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

East Williston, New York (2020): demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy