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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Smithtown

New York · 26,901 residents · 11.927 sq mi
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Smithtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,272. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $260,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 87% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,901
+5%since 1990
from 25,638 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,255 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 2,150 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+6%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$81,272
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,455 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,521
+46%since 1990
from $21,636 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$260,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $207,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$752
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $816 in 1990
US average: $602
88.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
11.8% rent
3.2
−5%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(24,981)
Black0.6%(144)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(638)
Asian1.6%(423)
Diversity Score11.9%(3,053)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(25,198)
Black0.5%(143)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(910)
Asian1.8%(474)
Diversity Score13.7%(3,682)
14
+15%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.0%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 32.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 88.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
−12%since 1990
from 25.7 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 Smithtown, New York?

Smithtown, New York has about 26,901 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Smithtown, New York earns about $81,272 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 $260,200, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Smithtown, New York?

About 37.0% 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 3.1% of people in Smithtown, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithtown, New York grown since 1990?

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

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

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