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Sound Beach

New York · 7,416 residents · 1.637 sq mi
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Sound Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,525. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 2,391 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $329,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,416
−24%since 2000
from 9,807 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,530 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 5,991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+18%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Sound Beach
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,525
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,851 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,067
+91%since 2000
from $22,550 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,399
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $931 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
16.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(9,178)
Black0.6%(60)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(341)
Asian1.2%(114)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(1,251)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(6,111)
Black1.7%(125)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(758)
Asian1.8%(136)
Other3.4%(250)
Diversity Score37.8%(2,800)
Diversity Score
38
+196%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sound Beach, New York?

Sound Beach, New York has about 7,416 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sound Beach, New York?

The typical household in Sound Beach, New York earns about $109,525 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sound Beach, New York expensive?

In Sound Beach, New York, the median home is worth about $329,800, and the typical rent is about $1,399 a month.

How educated are people in Sound Beach, New York?

About 46.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sound Beach, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sound Beach, New York?

About 3.7% of people in Sound Beach, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sound Beach, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sound Beach, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,686 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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