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Nissequogue

New York · 1,638 residents (2025 est.) · 3.808 sq mi
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Nissequogue is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $172,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,121,000. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,528
−1%since 2000
from 1,543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
401 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+11%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,638 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Nissequogue
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$172,500
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,786 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$101,343
+60%since 2000
from $63,148 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+15%since 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,121,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,283
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.1%
+53.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+54%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,464)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(45)
Asian1%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(149)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(1,203)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(239)
Asian2.6%(39)
Other2.7%(42)
Diversity Score44.3%(677)
Diversity Score
44
+358%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.0%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 5.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 93.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nissequogue, New York?

Nissequogue, New York has about 1,528 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nissequogue, New York earns about $172,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nissequogue, New York expensive?

In Nissequogue, New York, the median home is worth about $1,121,000, and the typical rent is about $3,283 a month.

How educated are people in Nissequogue, New York?

About 62.9% of adults age 25 and over in Nissequogue, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nissequogue, New York?

About 4.1% of people in Nissequogue, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nissequogue, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Nissequogue, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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