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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Huntington

New York · 18,403 residents · 7.64 sq mi
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Huntington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,934. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $302,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 91% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,403
+1%since 1990
from 18,243 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,409 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 2,388 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+7%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$82,934
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,121 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$42,960
+53%since 1990
from $28,113 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$302,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$975
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $807 in 1990
US average: $602
81.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
18.6% rent
3.6
−16%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

57.2%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 47.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 91.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
26.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.0 min
−5%since 1990
from 29.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Huntington, New York?

Huntington, New York has about 18,403 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Huntington, New York earns about $82,934 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 $302,700, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Huntington, New York?

About 57.2% 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.

Has Huntington, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntington, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 160 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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