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Muttontown

New York · 3,512 residents · 6.057 sq mi
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Muttontown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $190,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% 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 $1,627,500. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 168% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,512
+3%since 2000
from 3,412 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
580 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+17%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Muttontown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$190,556
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $184,386 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$97,278
+11%since 2000
from $88,020 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
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
$1,627,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $827,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
4.7% rent
Afford Score
8.5
+90%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78%(2,662)
Black1.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(78)
Asian16%(546)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.4%(1,448)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(2,027)
Black1.5%(54)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(159)
Asian33.9%(1,189)
Other5.7%(200)
Diversity Score71.9%(2,526)
Diversity Score
72
+69%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 32.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
29.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−96.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muttontown, New York?

Muttontown, New York has about 3,512 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Muttontown, New York earns about $190,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muttontown, New York expensive?

In Muttontown, New York, the median home is worth about $1,627,500.

How educated are people in Muttontown, New York?

About 67.6% of adults age 25 and over in Muttontown, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muttontown, New York?

About 2.0% of people in Muttontown, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muttontown, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Muttontown, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 421 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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