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Islip Terrace

New York · 5,323 residents · 1.274 sq mi
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Islip Terrace is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,606. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $357,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 88% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,323
−6%since 2000
from 5,641 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,178 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 4,428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+18%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Islip Terrace
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,606
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,644 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,146
+111%since 2000
from $23,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,698
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,056 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
11.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+4%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(4,023)
Black2.7%(146)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(836)
Asian2.8%(147)
Other1.4%(76)
Diversity Score47.6%(2,532)
Diversity Score
48
+137%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Islip Terrace, New York?

Islip Terrace, New York has about 5,323 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Islip Terrace, New York earns about $133,606 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 $357,300, and the typical rent is about $2,698 a month.

How educated are people in Islip Terrace, New York?

About 30.0% 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 1.6% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 207 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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