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South Huntington

New York · 9,422 residents · 3.415 sq mi
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South Huntington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% 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 $479,400. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 61% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,422
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,465 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,759 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,772 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+10%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,417
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,950 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,302
+16%since 2000
from $34,011 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$479,400
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $226,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,407
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $961 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+85%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(8,598)
Black0.8%(76)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(356)
Asian3.5%(334)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(1,824)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(7,741)
Black2.3%(212)
Hispanic / Latino8%(756)
Asian5.8%(549)
Other0.1%(8)
Diversity Score36.4%(3,431)
Diversity Score
36
+89%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.7%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Huntington, New York?

South Huntington, New York has about 9,422 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Huntington, New York?

The typical household in South Huntington, New York earns about $89,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Huntington, New York expensive?

In South Huntington, New York, the median home is worth about $479,400, and the typical rent is about $1,407 a month.

How educated are people in South Huntington, New York?

About 40.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Huntington, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Huntington, New York?

About 4.6% of people in South Huntington, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Huntington, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, South Huntington, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 202 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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