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North Amityville

New York · 18,643 residents · 2.357 sq mi
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North Amityville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,643
+12%since 2000
from 16,572 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,910 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 7,031 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+11%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K20K22K1990201020202024North Amityville
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,084 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,157
+91%since 2000
from $16,826 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$335,700
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,735
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $983 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
42.0% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9%(1,678)
Black47.4%(8,834)
Hispanic / Latino37%(6,899)
Asian1.5%(280)
Other4.4%(829)
Diversity Score77.9%(14,524)
Diversity Score
78
+34%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
24.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Amityville, New York?

North Amityville, New York has about 18,643 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Amityville, New York earns about $80,000 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 $335,700, and the typical rent is about $1,735 a month.

How educated are people in North Amityville, New York?

About 23.5% 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 8.9% 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 4,794 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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