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Huntington Bay

New York · 1,446 residents · 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 declined 3% since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,280,300. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 252% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,446
−3%since 2000
from 1,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,449 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.1
+20%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
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: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$151,787
+111%since 2000
from $71,798 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
86.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,280,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $616,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
4.3% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+26%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,301)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(56)
Asian2%(29)
Other4.1%(59)
Diversity Score23.9%(346)
Diversity Score
24
+326%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 33.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−97.8 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntington Bay, New York?

Huntington Bay, New York has about 1,446 residents according to the 2020 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 $1,280,300.

How educated are people in Huntington Bay, New York?

About 79.5% 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 2.9% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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