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Setauket

New York · 3,986 residents · 2.518 sq mi
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Setauket is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $188,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $600,200. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 165% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

3,986
−1%vs 2021
vs 4,009 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,583 / sq mi
−1%vs 2021
vs 1,592 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.4
+32%vs 2021
vs 35.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
4K4K4K4K4K20202024Setauket
20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$188,773
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $190,078 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$82,755
+5%vs 2021
vs $78,547 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.3%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
3.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$600,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $605,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$3,501
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $3,501 in 2021
US average: $1,124
90.1%
+11.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.1% in 2021
9.9% rent
3.2
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 3.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(3,427)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4%(160)
Asian5.8%(233)
Other4.7%(187)
Diversity Score32.8%(1,314)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79%(3,148)
Black1.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(257)
Asian8.7%(346)
Other3.4%(136)
Diversity Score44.1%(1,758)
44
+35%vs 2021
vs 33 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

80.7%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
53.8%
+6.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

42.4 min
+8%vs 2021
vs 39.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
68.4%
+4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.2% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
72.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
60.4%
+3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.9% in 2021
46.2%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.1% in 2021
15.3%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Setauket, New York?

Setauket, New York has about 3,986 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Setauket, New York earns about $188,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Setauket, New York expensive?

In Setauket, New York, the median home is worth about $600,200, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Setauket, New York?

About 80.7% of adults age 25 and over in Setauket, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Setauket, New York?

About 3.9% of people in Setauket, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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