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Fishers Island

New York · 236 residents · 4.056 sq mi
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Fishers Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,045. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $800,000. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 131%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
236
−18%since 2000
from 289 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
58 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.4
+15%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
161272393504612000201020202024Fishers Island
202472
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,045
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,521 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,722
+41%since 2000
from $31,652 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance17.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$800,000
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2018
Median gross rent
$741
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $778 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.7%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
51.7% rent
Vacancy rate
80.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.9
+120%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
2000 – 2017
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(225)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(15)
Diversity Score
6
−26%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.6 min
−38%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fishers Island, New York?

Fishers Island, New York has about 236 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fishers Island, New York earns about $67,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fishers Island, New York expensive?

In Fishers Island, New York, the median home is worth about $800,000, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Fishers Island, New York?

About 32.6% 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 6.4% 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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