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Islandia

New York · 3,733 residents (2025 est.) · 2.214 sq mi
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Islandia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,313. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $477,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 35% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% 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
3,600
+18%since 2000
from 3,057 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,626 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+22%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,733 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Islandia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,313
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,519 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,560
+81%since 2000
from $25,682 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+23%since 2010
from 0.297 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
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
$477,400
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,019
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,027 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
4.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+79%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(1,870)
Black11.5%(353)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(584)
Asian6%(184)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.2%(2,114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(1,048)
Black17.5%(630)
Hispanic / Latino32%(1,153)
Asian6.3%(227)
Other15.1%(542)
Diversity Score94.4%(3,399)
Diversity Score
94
+37%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
39.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 84.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 59.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 25.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Islandia, New York?

Islandia, New York has about 3,600 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Islandia, New York earns about $116,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Islandia, New York expensive?

In Islandia, New York, the median home is worth about $477,400, and the typical rent is about $2,019 a month.

How educated are people in Islandia, New York?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Islandia, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Islandia, New York?

About 7.7% of people in Islandia, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Islandia, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Islandia, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 801 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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