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Northport

New York · 7,401 residents · 2.303 sq mi
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Northport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% 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 $631,100. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 94% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% 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
7,401
−3%since 2000
from 7,606 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,214 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3,303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+14%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Northport
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,962
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,456 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,798
+19%since 2000
from $43,694 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$631,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,191
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $977 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+61%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(7,260)
Black0.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(159)
Asian1.2%(95)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(729)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(6,916)
Black0.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(267)
Asian1.6%(121)
Other1.5%(111)
Diversity Score17.2%(1,273)
Diversity Score
17
+80%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northport, New York?

Northport, New York has about 7,401 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northport, New York earns about $107,962 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 $631,100, and the typical rent is about $1,191 a month.

How educated are people in Northport, New York?

About 54.4% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 171 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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