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Fire Island

New York · 777 residents · 9.169 sq mi
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Fire Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 467 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $450,000. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
777
+151%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
85 / sq mi
+151%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.8
+30%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1933525126718302000201020202024Fire Island
2024352
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,760
−7%since 2000
from $43,681 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$450,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,406
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(585)
Black3.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(99)
Asian2.2%(17)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score42.6%(331)
Diversity Score
43
+386%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fire Island, New York?

Fire Island, New York has about 777 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fire Island, New York earns about $100,250 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 $450,000, and the typical rent is about $1,406 a month.

How educated are people in Fire Island, New York?

About 33.7% 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 7.7% 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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