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Fire Island

New York · 352 residents · 9.169 sq mi
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Fire Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $784,100. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
352
+14%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
38 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
+18%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1933525126718302000201020202024Fire Island
2024352
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,688
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,281 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,830
+3%since 2000
from $43,681 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−17%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing13.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$784,100
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,328
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
95.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
+149%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(9)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(141)
Black20.5%(72)
Hispanic / Latino39.5%(139)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score80.2%(282)
Diversity Score
80
+815%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2017
from 90.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2016
from 65.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2016
from 28.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fire Island, New York?

Fire Island, New York has about 352 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fire Island, New York?

The typical household in Fire Island, New York earns about $84,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fire Island, New York expensive?

In Fire Island, New York, the median home is worth about $784,100, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.

How educated are people in Fire Island, New York?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fire Island, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fire Island, New York?

About 6.6% of people in Fire Island, 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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