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Islip

New York · 17,362 residents · 4.749 sq mi
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Islip is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,909. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 3,213 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $542,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 41% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,362
−16%since 2000
from 20,575 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,656 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 4,332 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+22%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024Islip
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,909
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,657 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,053
+93%since 2000
from $25,383 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+9%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$542,200
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,235
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $948 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+71%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(16,721)
Black4.6%(937)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(2,195)
Asian2%(410)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.1%(7,838)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(11,862)
Black3.1%(531)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(3,631)
Asian5.5%(947)
Other2.3%(391)
Diversity Score60.6%(10,527)
Diversity Score
61
+59%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2017
from 85.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 83.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 11.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Islip, New York?

Islip, New York has about 17,362 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Islip, New York earns about $120,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Islip, New York expensive?

In Islip, New York, the median home is worth about $542,200, and the typical rent is about $2,235 a month.

How educated are people in Islip, New York?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in Islip, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Islip, New York?

About 5.7% of people in Islip, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Islip, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Islip, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,562 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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