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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Amityville

New York · 16,572 residents · 2.357 sq mi
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North Amityville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,084. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $130,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,572
+20%since 1990
from 13,849 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
32.8
+4%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.4%(1,224)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 99.1%(1,506)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.6%(1,430)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.6%(1,254)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.3%(1,041)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.4%(2,385)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.9%(2,474)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.5%(1,902)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.4%(1,398)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.7%(949)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.8%(635)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.3%(374)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,084
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,694 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,826
+42%since 1990
from $11,841 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $120,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$983
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $879 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−9.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
38.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(2,403)
Black77%(10,663)
Hispanic / Latino6%(829)
Asian0.7%(97)
2000
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(2,279)
Black66.8%(11,071)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(2,242)
Asian1%(173)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Central American26.9%(5,684)
Salvadoran21%(4,440)
Honduran5.7%(1,199)
Colombian3.4%(727)
Puerto Rican1.6%(348)
Mexican1.3%(267)
Dominican1.1%(229)
Ecuadorian1%(221)
Cuban0.5%(111)
Chilean0.1%(25)
Panamanian0.1%(18)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.7%(572)
Chinese0.7%(152)
Bangladeshi0.1%(28)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(16)
Ancestry
West Indian15.2%(3,209)
Jamaican6.3%(1,338)
Haitian4.3%(908)
German2.7%(577)
Italian1.6%(347)
American1.6%(329)
Guyanese1.5%(312)
Irish1.4%(301)
Nigerian1.1%(225)
Scottish0.8%(175)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.6%(123)
English0.6%(117)
Greek0.5%(109)
French0.4%(77)
Portuguese0.3%(71)
Barbadian0.2%(40)
Romanian0.2%(36)
Swedish0.2%(32)
Arab0.1%(29)
Egyptian0.1%(29)
Iranian0.1%(26)
Ethiopian0.1%(20)
Dutch0%(9)
Russian0%(3)
RANKED:Largest Central American population · Largest Salvadoran population · Largest West Indian population · Largest Jamaican population · Largest Honduran population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.9%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−24%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.8%(2,150)
Married47.4%(2,494)
Widowed4.3%(229)
Divorced7.5%(394)
Women 15+
Never married37.7%(2,686)
Married39.2%(2,797)
Widowed15%(1,072)
Divorced8.1%(579)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Amityville, New York?

North Amityville, New York has about 16,572 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Amityville, New York earns about $45,084 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 $130,600, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.

How educated are people in North Amityville, New York?

About 14.0% 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 10.9% 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 2,723 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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