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Halesite

New York · 2,661 residents · 0.892 sq mi
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Halesite is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $175,368. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $851,600. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,661
+3%since 2000
from 2,582 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,983 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,895 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+11%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Halesite
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$175,368
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,972 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,877
+101%since 2000
from $46,652 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.8%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
−2%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$851,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+50%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(2,413)
Black1.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(80)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(349)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(2,275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(232)
Asian3.1%(83)
Other2.7%(71)
Diversity Score32.5%(864)
Diversity Score
32
+140%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 32.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
23.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 96.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halesite, New York?

Halesite, New York has about 2,661 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halesite, New York?

The typical household in Halesite, New York earns about $175,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Halesite, New York expensive?

In Halesite, New York, the median home is worth about $851,600.

How educated are people in Halesite, New York?

About 65.9% of adults age 25 and over in Halesite, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Halesite, New York?

About 0.7% of people in Halesite, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Halesite, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Halesite, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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