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Mount Sinai

New York · 11,623 residents · 5.999 sq mi
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Mount Sinai is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,389. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $466,300. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 90% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,623
+33%since 2000
from 8,734 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,937 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 1,456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+30%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,389
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,605 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,493
+72%since 2000
from $31,131 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$466,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $226,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
6.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+30%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(8,059)
Black1.2%(105)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(364)
Asian1.5%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(1,435)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(9,556)
Black1.4%(157)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(984)
Asian5.2%(599)
Other0.2%(27)
Diversity Score34.6%(4,027)
Diversity Score
35
+111%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Sinai, New York?

Mount Sinai, New York has about 11,623 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Sinai, New York?

The typical household in Mount Sinai, New York earns about $135,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Sinai, New York expensive?

In Mount Sinai, New York, the median home is worth about $466,300.

How educated are people in Mount Sinai, New York?

About 48.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Sinai, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Sinai, New York?

About 2.9% of people in Mount Sinai, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Sinai, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Sinai, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,600 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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