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Hauppauge

New York · 20,882 residents · 10.206 sq mi
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Hauppauge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,054. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $533,700. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 80% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,882
+4%since 2000
from 20,100 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,046 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+11%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K21K22K1990201020202024Hauppauge
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,054
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,178 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,144
+27%since 2000
from $30,915 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$533,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,649
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,153 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+69%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(18,052)
Black1.1%(216)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(887)
Asian3.5%(710)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(4,292)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84%(17,548)
Black1.9%(389)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,479)
Asian5.9%(1,226)
Other1%(207)
Diversity Score35.3%(7,377)
Diversity Score
35
+65%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.5%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hauppauge, New York?

Hauppauge, New York has about 20,882 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hauppauge, New York earns about $100,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hauppauge, New York expensive?

In Hauppauge, New York, the median home is worth about $533,700, and the typical rent is about $1,649 a month.

How educated are people in Hauppauge, New York?

About 39.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hauppauge, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hauppauge, New York?

About 3.7% of people in Hauppauge, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hauppauge, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hauppauge, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,162 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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