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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Stony Brook

New York · 13,727 residents · 5.823 sq mi
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Stony Brook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,009. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $238,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 107% 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
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,727
Unchangedsince 1990
from 13,726 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,357 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,357 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+6%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K13K14K14K1990201020202024Stony Brook
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$90,009
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,244 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,247
+51%since 1990
from $23,312 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$238,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,402
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
92.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
8.0% rent
2.6
−15%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(13,006)
Black1%(135)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(306)
Asian3.8%(521)
Diversity Score17.4%(2,384)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(12,320)
Black1.2%(158)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(334)
Asian5.7%(779)
Diversity Score21.8%(2,990)
22
+25%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 51.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 93.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
31.0%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 28.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−16%since 1990
from 26.0 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 Stony Brook, New York?

Stony Brook, New York has about 13,727 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stony Brook, New York?

The typical household in Stony Brook, New York earns about $90,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stony Brook, New York expensive?

In Stony Brook, New York, the median home is worth about $238,000, and the typical rent is about $1,402 a month.

How educated are people in Stony Brook, New York?

About 54.5% of adults age 25 and over in Stony Brook, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stony Brook, New York?

About 2.9% of people in Stony Brook, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stony Brook, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Stony Brook, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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