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Fishers Island

New York · 424 residents · 4.056 sq mi
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Fishers Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has grown 47% since 2000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
424
+47%since 2000
from 289 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
105 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+17%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
161272393504612000201020202024Fishers Island
202472
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,521 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,766
+38%since 2000
from $31,652 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
55.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
44.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(352)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(32)
Asian2.6%(11)
Other9.8%(42)
Diversity Score43%(182)
Diversity Score
43
+399%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
+17%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
23.5%
−54.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.3%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fishers Island, New York?

Fishers Island, New York has about 424 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fishers Island, New York earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Fishers Island, New York?

About 22.5% 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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