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Island Park

New York · 5,069 residents (2025 est.) · 0.445 sq mi
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Island Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $574,500. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,976
+5%since 2000
from 4,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,182 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 10,634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+9%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,069 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Island Park
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,926
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,617
+129%since 2000
from $22,116 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+24%since 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$574,500
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,173
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $967 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
41.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+65%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(3,694)
Black0.7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(864)
Asian1.1%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.4%(1,958)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(3,454)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(1,174)
Asian1.7%(84)
Other5%(250)
Diversity Score57.5%(2,859)
Diversity Score
57
+39%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.1%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
24.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2017
from 88.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2016
from 75.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 21.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Island Park, New York?

Island Park, New York has about 4,976 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Island Park, New York?

The typical household in Island Park, New York earns about $104,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Island Park, New York expensive?

In Island Park, New York, the median home is worth about $574,500, and the typical rent is about $2,173 a month.

How educated are people in Island Park, New York?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Island Park, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Island Park, New York?

About 12.5% of people in Island Park, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Island Park, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Island Park, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 116 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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