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North Amityville

New York · 21,138 residents · 2.357 sq mi
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North Amityville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,654. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $466,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 59% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,138
+28%since 2000
from 16,572 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,968 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 7,031 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+13%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K20K22K1990201020202024North Amityville
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,654
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,084 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,259
+157%since 2000
from $16,826 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+35.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
−5%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
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
$466,500
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,467
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $983 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+18%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(2,279)
Black66.8%(11,071)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(2,242)
Asian1%(173)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(9,645)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.4%(1,573)
Black44.6%(9,423)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(7,955)
Asian3.6%(753)
Other6.8%(1,434)
Diversity Score81%(17,128)
Diversity Score
81
+39%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
34.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 76.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 60.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 29.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Amityville, New York?

North Amityville, New York has about 21,138 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Amityville, New York?

The typical household in North Amityville, New York earns about $136,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Amityville, New York expensive?

In North Amityville, New York, the median home is worth about $466,500, and the typical rent is about $2,467 a month.

How educated are people in North Amityville, New York?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in North Amityville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Amityville, New York?

About 6.0% of people in North Amityville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Amityville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Amityville, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,289 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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