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North Babylon

New York · 17,927 residents · 3.297 sq mi
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North Babylon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,987. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $373,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,927
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17,877 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,437 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+14%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024North Babylon
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,987
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,128 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,067
+74%since 2000
from $24,181 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
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
$373,600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,852
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $932 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+33%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(15,592)
Black2%(352)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,313)
Asian2.1%(372)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.4%(4,723)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(11,154)
Black9.7%(1,732)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(3,381)
Asian5.6%(1,007)
Other3.3%(585)
Diversity Score70.1%(12,558)
Diversity Score
70
+165%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Babylon, New York?

North Babylon, New York has about 17,927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Babylon, New York earns about $104,987 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 $373,600, and the typical rent is about $1,852 a month.

How educated are people in North Babylon, New York?

About 32.9% 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 5.0% 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 154 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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