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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Huntington

New York · 18,243 residents · 7.64 sq mi
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Huntington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,121. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $268,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 88% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

18,243
−1%vs 2000
vs 18,403 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,388 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 2,409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.3
−6%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$62,121
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $82,934 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$28,113
−35%vs 2000
vs $42,960 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.8%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$268,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $302,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$807
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $975 in 2000
US average: $450
78.9%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
21.1% rent
4.3
+19%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(16,833)
Black2.1%(379)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(658)
Asian1.8%(327)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.8%(3,272)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(17,289)
Black3.1%(568)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(396)
Asian1.8%(332)
Other0.3%(54)
Diversity Score17.2%(3,145)
17
−3%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.3%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
23.9%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.5 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 28.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntington, New York?

Huntington, New York has about 18,243 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Huntington, New York earns about $62,121 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntington, New York expensive?

In Huntington, New York, the median home is worth about $268,900, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Huntington, New York?

About 47.3% of adults age 25 and over in Huntington, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntington, New York?

About 3.8% of people in Huntington, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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