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Holtsville

New York · 19,714 residents · 7.109 sq mi
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Holtsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,091. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $382,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,714
+16%since 2000
from 17,006 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,773 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 2,392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+14%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K16K18K19K21K1990201020202024Holtsville
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,091
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,544 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,341
+43%since 2000
from $24,031 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$382,000
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,615
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,055 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+69%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(16,309)
Black1.7%(326)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(1,990)
Asian4.4%(859)
Other1.3%(265)
Diversity Score38.2%(7,529)
Diversity Score
38
+67%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holtsville, New York?

Holtsville, New York has about 19,714 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holtsville, New York earns about $91,091 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 $382,000, and the typical rent is about $1,615 a month.

How educated are people in Holtsville, New York?

About 26.2% 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 3.6% 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 4,742 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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