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Holtsville

New York · 19,344 residents · 7.109 sq mi
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Holtsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $520,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 55% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,344
+14%since 2000
from 17,006 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,721 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+13%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K16K18K19K21K1990201020202024Holtsville
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,679
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,544 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,061
+121%since 2000
from $24,031 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+10%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$520,600
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,342
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,055 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+57%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(15,141)
Black1%(174)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,200)
Asian1.7%(296)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.9%(3,896)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(13,770)
Black4.1%(788)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(3,536)
Asian3.1%(592)
Other3.4%(658)
Diversity Score57%(11,029)
Diversity Score
57
+149%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 86.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 81.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 9.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holtsville, New York?

Holtsville, New York has about 19,344 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holtsville, New York earns about $133,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holtsville, New York expensive?

In Holtsville, New York, the median home is worth about $520,600, and the typical rent is about $2,342 a month.

How educated are people in Holtsville, New York?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Holtsville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holtsville, New York?

About 4.1% of people in Holtsville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holtsville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Holtsville, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,372 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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