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Huntington Bay

New York · 1,459 residents (2025 est.) · 0.998 sq mi
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Huntington Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,728,800. With a median age of 59.4, 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 59.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,693
+13%since 2000
from 1,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,696 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.4
+30%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,459 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Huntington Bay
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,816 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$181,222
+152%since 2000
from $71,798 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
−9%since 2010
from 0.557 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,728,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $616,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
1.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+70%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,454)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(19)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,607)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other3.4%(58)
Diversity Score12.2%(207)
Diversity Score
12
+117%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+15%since 2000
from 33.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.1%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 5.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−96.2 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2017
from 97.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 90.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntington Bay, New York?

Huntington Bay, New York has about 1,693 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntington Bay, New York?

The typical household in Huntington Bay, New York earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntington Bay, New York expensive?

In Huntington Bay, New York, the median home is worth about $1,728,800.

How educated are people in Huntington Bay, New York?

About 83.0% of adults age 25 and over in Huntington Bay, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntington Bay, New York?

About 4.9% of people in Huntington Bay, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntington Bay, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntington Bay, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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