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Fire Island

New York · 292 residents · 9.169 sq mi
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Fire Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,250. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $378,600. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292
−6%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+9%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1933525126718302000201020202024Fire Island
2024352
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,250
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,281 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,109
−6%since 2000
from $43,681 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$378,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−47.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
96.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+59%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(253)
Black4.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(23)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.7%(8)
Diversity Score33.1%(97)
Diversity Score
33
+277%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.5 min
+104%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
46.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
17.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
7.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
25.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fire Island, New York?

Fire Island, New York has about 292 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fire Island, New York earns about $64,250 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 $378,600, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Fire Island, New York?

About 47.8% 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 3.8% 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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