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Seaford

New York · 15,294 residents · 2.61 sq mi
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Seaford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,340. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $477,000. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 93% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% 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
15,294
−3%since 2000
from 15,791 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,860 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 6,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+11%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Seaford
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,340
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,572 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,378
+38%since 2000
from $29,244 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$477,000
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,761
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,130 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+47%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(14,819)
Black0.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(586)
Asian1.6%(259)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(2,125)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(13,986)
Black0.5%(70)
Hispanic / Latino5%(761)
Asian2.2%(334)
Other0.7%(114)
Diversity Score19.7%(3,011)
Diversity Score
20
+46%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.7%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seaford, New York?

Seaford, New York has about 15,294 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Seaford, New York earns about $107,340 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seaford, New York expensive?

In Seaford, New York, the median home is worth about $477,000, and the typical rent is about $1,761 a month.

How educated are people in Seaford, New York?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Seaford, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seaford, New York?

About 2.0% of people in Seaford, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seaford, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Seaford, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 303 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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