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Sayville

New York · 16,569 residents · 5.313 sq mi
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Sayville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,075. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $467,100. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 76% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,569
−1%since 2000
from 16,735 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,119 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+25%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Sayville
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,075
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,236 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,885
+105%since 2000
from $28,723 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$467,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,926
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $936 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+35%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(15,653)
Black0.6%(107)
Hispanic / Latino3%(505)
Asian2%(336)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(2,292)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(14,489)
Black1.1%(186)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(1,148)
Asian1.7%(283)
Other2.3%(381)
Diversity Score27.7%(4,596)
Diversity Score
28
+103%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−95.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sayville, New York?

Sayville, New York has about 16,569 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sayville, New York earns about $125,075 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 $467,100, and the typical rent is about $1,926 a month.

How educated are people in Sayville, New York?

About 50.6% 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 6.7% 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 19 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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