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CITY · 2010 ACS

North Sea

New York · 4,458 residents · 11.054 sq mi
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North Sea is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,331. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $772,800. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 62% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,458
−1%since 2000
from 4,493 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
43.1
+1%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K7K1990201020202024North Sea
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.5%(243)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.2%(277)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.1%(229)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 194.9%(219)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.2%(231)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.3%(549)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.5%(601)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5415.7%(701)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.7%(654)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749.6%(429)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.3%(238)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2%(87)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,331
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,684 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,502
+43%since 2000
from $34,668 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$772,800
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,463
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,107 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
38.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.6
−18%since 2009
from 10.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(4,103)
Black1.4%(61)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(238)
Asian1%(43)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(3,536)
Black0.9%(40)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(748)
Asian1.5%(69)
Other1%(46)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican13%(675)
Chilean0.9%(45)
Dominican0.8%(44)
Costa Rican0.4%(22)
Nicaraguan0.4%(19)
Spaniard0.3%(16)
Argentine0.3%(14)
Ancestry
Irish30.4%(1,574)
Italian17.7%(915)
German16%(828)
English12.3%(635)
Polish5.5%(285)
American4%(205)
Russian3.2%(168)
French2.8%(147)
Scottish2.8%(144)
Croatian2.6%(133)
Greek2.4%(122)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(119)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian1.4%(75)
Norwegian1.2%(64)
Dutch1.2%(60)
Austrian1%(51)
Ukrainian0.8%(42)
Swedish0.6%(32)
Arab0.6%(29)
Australian0.5%(24)
Czech0.4%(23)
Romanian0.4%(22)
British0.4%(21)
Swiss0.3%(18)
Canadian0.2%(10)
Lithuanian0.2%(10)
Welsh0.2%(10)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.7%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
17.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married47.3%(1,388)
Married42.4%(1,243)
Widowed4%(118)
Divorced6.2%(183)
Women 15+
Never married29%(770)
Married53.1%(1,410)
Widowed10.1%(269)
Divorced7.8%(206)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Sea, New York?

North Sea, New York has about 4,458 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Sea, New York earns about $90,331 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Sea, New York expensive?

In North Sea, New York, the median home is worth about $772,800, and the typical rent is about $1,463 a month.

How educated are people in North Sea, New York?

About 43.1% of adults age 25 and over in North Sea, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.0% of people in North Sea, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Sea, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Sea, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,917 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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