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Smithtown

New York · 24,375 residents · 11.927 sq mi
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Smithtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,664. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 51% 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 $704,700. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,375
−9%since 2000
from 26,901 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,044 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+21%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$150,664
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,272 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,161
+104%since 2000
from $31,521 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−1%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$704,700
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,020
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $752 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+46%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(25,198)
Black0.5%(143)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(910)
Asian1.8%(474)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(3,682)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(18,947)
Black1.5%(374)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(3,030)
Asian4.5%(1,102)
Other3.8%(922)
Diversity Score47.1%(11,475)
Diversity Score
47
+244%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 89.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 87.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithtown, New York?

Smithtown, New York has about 24,375 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smithtown, New York earns about $150,664 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithtown, New York expensive?

In Smithtown, New York, the median home is worth about $704,700, and the typical rent is about $2,020 a month.

How educated are people in Smithtown, New York?

About 51.2% of adults age 25 and over in Smithtown, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithtown, New York?

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

Has Smithtown, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithtown, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,263 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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