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North Wantagh

New York · 11,960 residents · 1.903 sq mi
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North Wantagh is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,801. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $433,500. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,960
−2%since 2000
from 12,156 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,285 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 6,388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+9%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K12K12K1990201020202024North Wantagh
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,801
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,252 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,648
+28%since 2000
from $30,214 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$433,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $821 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+49%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(11,248)
Black0.4%(45)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(556)
Asian1.8%(215)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(1,949)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(10,597)
Black0.6%(77)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(897)
Asian2.5%(294)
Other0.4%(52)
Diversity Score25.4%(3,034)
Diversity Score
25
+58%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.5%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Wantagh, New York?

North Wantagh, New York has about 11,960 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Wantagh, New York earns about $94,801 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Wantagh, New York expensive?

In North Wantagh, New York, the median home is worth about $433,500, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in North Wantagh, New York?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in North Wantagh, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.4% of people in North Wantagh, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Wantagh, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Wantagh, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 316 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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