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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Islip Terrace

New York · 5,641 residents · 1.274 sq mi
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Islip Terrace is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,644. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $171,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,641
+2%since 1990
from 5,530 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,428 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 4,341 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+9%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Islip Terrace
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$66,644
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,796 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,269
+43%since 1990
from $16,280 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$171,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $149,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,056
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $823 in 1990
US average: $602
87.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 86.8% in 1990
12.5% rent
2.6
−11%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(5,451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(257)
Asian0.2%(12)
Diversity Score13.8%(765)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(5,127)
Black0.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(373)
Asian1.5%(84)
Diversity Score20.1%(1,133)
20
+45%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−9%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,641 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Islip Terrace, New York earns about $66,644 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 $171,200, and the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.

How educated are people in Islip Terrace, New York?

About 15.0% 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 2.4% of people in Islip Terrace, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Islip Terrace, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Islip Terrace, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 111 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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