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Islandia

New York · 3,567 residents · 2.214 sq mi
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Islandia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,500. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $331,100. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
3,567
+17%since 2000
from 3,057 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,611 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+34%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Islandia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,519 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,506
+42%since 2000
from $25,682 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,884
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,027 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
11.8% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+75%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(1,651)
Black12.3%(437)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(1,135)
Asian6.1%(219)
Other3.9%(138)
Diversity Score83.3%(2,972)
Diversity Score
83
+20%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
30.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Islandia, New York?

Islandia, New York has about 3,567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Islandia, New York earns about $82,500 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 $331,100, and the typical rent is about $1,884 a month.

How educated are people in Islandia, New York?

About 23.0% 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 4.5% 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 768 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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