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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sayville

New York · 16,735 residents · 5.313 sq mi
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Sayville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,236. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $208,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 73% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,735
+1%since 1990
from 16,550 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,150 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 3,115 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+8%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Sayville
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$75,236
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,806 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,723
+53%since 1990
from $18,748 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$208,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $170,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$936
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $834 in 1990
US average: $602
83.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
16.8% rent
2.8
−13%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(16,245)
Black0.5%(81)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(447)
Asian0.9%(151)
Diversity Score10.7%(1,773)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(15,653)
Black0.6%(107)
Hispanic / Latino3%(505)
Asian2%(336)
Diversity Score13.7%(2,292)
14
+28%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.7%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 26.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.7%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.7%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−14%since 1990
from 25.4 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 Sayville, New York?

Sayville, New York has about 16,735 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sayville, New York earns about $75,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sayville, New York expensive?

In Sayville, New York, the median home is worth about $208,000, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in Sayville, New York?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sayville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sayville, New York?

About 4.1% of people in Sayville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sayville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sayville, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 185 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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