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Old Field

New York · 947 residents (2025 est.) · 2.07 sq mi
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Old Field is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,318,500. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,007
+6%since 2000
from 947 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
486 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+9%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:947 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6927858789711K1990201020202024Old Field
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,398 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$153,469
+108%since 2000
from $73,658 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
−5%since 2010
from 0.527 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,318,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $657,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,500 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+47.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+33%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(874)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(22)
Asian3.6%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(152)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(831)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(24)
Asian6.7%(67)
Other7.6%(77)
Diversity Score38.5%(388)
Diversity Score
39
+141%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 99.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
55.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+3%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 93.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 82.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Field, New York?

Old Field, New York has about 1,007 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Field, New York?

The typical household in Old Field, New York earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Field, New York expensive?

In Old Field, New York, the median home is worth about $1,318,500, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Old Field, New York?

About 81.1% of adults age 25 and over in Old Field, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Field, New York?

About 4.7% of people in Old Field, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Field, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Field, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 284 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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