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Fishers Island

New York · 72 residents · 4.056 sq mi
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Fishers Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,125. Population has fallen 75% since 2000, a loss of 217 residents. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−75%since 2000
from 289 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
18 / sq mi
−75%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+8%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
161272393504612000201020202024Fishers Island
202472
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,125
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,521 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,711
+22%since 2000
from $31,652 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−13%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
66.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
73.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(273)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other25%(18)
Diversity Score60.8%(44)
Diversity Score
61
+605%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
37.8%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
35.1%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
87.5%
+40.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
12.5%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
27.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2017
from 97.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2016
from 89.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fishers Island, New York?

Fishers Island, New York has about 72 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fishers Island, New York earns about $98,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Fishers Island, New York?

About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fishers Island, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 0.0% of people in Fishers 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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