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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Northport

New York · 7,606 residents · 2.303 sq mi
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Northport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,456. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $313,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 99% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,606
Unchangedsince 1990
from 7,572 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,303 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,288 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+7%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Northport
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$86,456
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,733 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$43,694
+62%since 1990
from $26,975 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$313,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$977
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $775 in 1990
US average: $602
76.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
23.7% rent
3.6
−15%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(7,421)
Black0.6%(48)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(182)
Asian1.1%(80)
Diversity Score10.4%(789)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(7,260)
Black0.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(159)
Asian1.2%(95)
Diversity Score9.6%(729)
10
−8%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.8%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 43.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 91.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.4%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
−11%since 1990
from 30.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northport, New York?

Northport, New York has about 7,606 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Northport, New York?

The typical household in Northport, New York earns about $86,456 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northport, New York expensive?

In Northport, New York, the median home is worth about $313,400, and the typical rent is about $977 a month.

How educated are people in Northport, New York?

About 53.8% of adults age 25 and over in Northport, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northport, New York?

About 2.8% of people in Northport, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northport, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Northport, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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