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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Babylon

New York · 17,877 residents · 3.297 sq mi
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North Babylon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,128. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $171,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% 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

17,877
−1%since 1990
from 18,081 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5,422 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 5,484 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+11%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024North Babylon
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,128
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,976 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,181
+31%since 1990
from $18,492 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$171,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $158,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$932
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $898 in 1990
US average: $602
81.1%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.7% in 1990
18.9% rent
2.7
−13%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(17,576)
Black0.4%(79)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(696)
Asian2.1%(375)
Diversity Score15.3%(2,758)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(15,592)
Black2%(352)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,313)
Asian2.1%(372)
Diversity Score26.4%(4,723)
26
+73%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
−9%since 1990
from 26.0 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Babylon, New York?

North Babylon, New York has about 17,877 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Babylon, New York earns about $64,128 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Babylon, New York expensive?

In North Babylon, New York, the median home is worth about $171,000, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in North Babylon, New York?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in North Babylon, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.2% of people in North Babylon, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Babylon, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Babylon, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 204 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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