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Smithtown

New York · 26,470 residents · 11.927 sq mi
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Smithtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,814. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $542,100. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 94% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,470
−2%since 2000
from 26,901 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,219 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+11%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,814
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,272 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,513
+35%since 2000
from $31,521 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$542,100
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,323
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $752 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−25.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+57%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90%(23,825)
Black1%(272)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,361)
Asian2.8%(754)
Other0.4%(105)
Diversity Score22.1%(5,850)
Diversity Score
22
+61%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.7%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithtown, New York?

Smithtown, New York has about 26,470 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smithtown, New York earns about $107,814 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 $542,100, and the typical rent is about $1,323 a month.

How educated are people in Smithtown, New York?

About 41.9% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 832 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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