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Holtsville

New York · 18,937 residents · 7.109 sq mi
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Holtsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,701. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $375,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,937
+11%since 2000
from 17,006 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,664 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+23%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K16K18K19K21K1990201020202024Holtsville
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,701
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,544 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,585
+86%since 2000
from $24,031 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,735
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,055 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(14,130)
Black2.4%(455)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(2,728)
Asian5.5%(1,040)
Other0.9%(175)
Diversity Score49.1%(9,300)
Diversity Score
49
+114%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holtsville, New York?

Holtsville, New York has about 18,937 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holtsville, New York earns about $109,701 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 $375,300, and the typical rent is about $1,735 a month.

How educated are people in Holtsville, New York?

About 30.7% 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 4.6% 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 3,965 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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