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North Bay Shore

New York · 20,282 residents · 3.197 sq mi
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North Bay Shore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,915. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $497,600. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 65% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,282
+35%since 2000
from 14,992 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,344 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 4,689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+16%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K15K17K20K23K1990201020202024North Bay Shore
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,915
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,779 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,416
+102%since 2000
from $17,024 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+8%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$497,600
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,597
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $890 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+39%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26%(3,902)
Black17.6%(2,632)
Hispanic / Latino50.7%(7,608)
Asian2%(300)
Other0%
Diversity Score77%(11,541)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(1,921)
Black9.8%(1,991)
Hispanic / Latino72.2%(14,638)
Asian4.6%(927)
Other4%(805)
Diversity Score57.1%(11,582)
Diversity Score
57
−26%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
39.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 86.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 37.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
59.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 55.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Bay Shore, New York?

North Bay Shore, New York has about 20,282 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Bay Shore, New York earns about $141,915 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Bay Shore, New York expensive?

In North Bay Shore, New York, the median home is worth about $497,600, and the typical rent is about $1,597 a month.

How educated are people in North Bay Shore, New York?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in North Bay Shore, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Bay Shore, New York?

About 6.8% of people in North Bay Shore, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Bay Shore, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Bay Shore, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,483 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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