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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fire Island

New York · 310 residents · 9.169 sq mi
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Fire Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,281. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $272,000. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 69% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

310
+9%vs 2009
vs 285 in 2009
2000 – 2024
34 / sq mi
+9%vs 2009
vs 31 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
42.0
−8%vs 2009
vs 45.7 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
1933525126718302000201020202024Fire Island
2024352
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,281
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $62,000 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$43,681
+8%vs 2009
vs $40,335 in 2009
US average: $21,522
3.1%
−2.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$272,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $394,700 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$663
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $596 in 2009
US average: $602
80.4%
−5.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 85.7% in 2009
19.6% rent
3.7
−42%vs 2009
vs 6.4 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(250)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6%(17)
Asian2.1%(6)
Diversity Score28.2%(80)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(9)
Asian0.6%(2)
Diversity Score8.8%(27)
9
−69%vs 2009
vs 28 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 42.1% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 88.4% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
17.3%
−6.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fire Island, New York?

Fire Island, New York has about 310 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fire Island, New York earns about $73,281 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 $272,000, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Fire Island, New York?

About 39.7% 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 3.1% 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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