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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Islip Terrace

New York · 5,530 residents · 1.274 sq mi
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Islip Terrace is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,796. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $149,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 57% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,530
−2%vs 2000
vs 5,641 in 2000
1990 – 2024
4,341 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 4,428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Islip Terrace
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,796
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,644 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,280
−30%vs 2000
vs $23,269 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$149,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $171,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$823
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,056 in 2000
US average: $450
86.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.5% in 2000
13.2% rent
2.9
+12%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(5,127)
Black0.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(373)
Asian1.5%(84)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.1%(1,133)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(5,451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(257)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other1.2%(67)
Diversity Score13.8%(765)
14
−31%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.7%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Islip Terrace, New York?

Islip Terrace, New York has about 5,530 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Islip Terrace, New York earns about $51,796 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Islip Terrace, New York expensive?

In Islip Terrace, New York, the median home is worth about $149,000, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Islip Terrace, New York?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Islip Terrace, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Islip Terrace, New York?

About 1.2% of people in Islip Terrace, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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