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North Sea

New York · 5,461 residents · 11.054 sq mi
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North Sea is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,496. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $862,300. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 67% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,461
+22%since 2000
from 4,493 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
494 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+7%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K7K1990201020202024North Sea
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,496
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,684 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,914
+96%since 2000
from $34,668 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$862,300
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,099
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,107 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+57%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score18.1%(813)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(3,946)
Black1.1%(60)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(1,080)
Asian2.3%(125)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.9%(2,614)
Diversity Score
48
+164%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Sea, New York?

North Sea, New York has about 5,461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Sea, New York earns about $118,496 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 $862,300, and the typical rent is about $2,099 a month.

How educated are people in North Sea, New York?

About 55.1% 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 2,920 residents, a change of about 115 percent over that period.

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

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