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Wading River

New York · 7,719 residents · 9.781 sq mi
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Wading River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,162. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 43% 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 $426,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 82% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

7,719
+16%since 2000
from 6,668 in 2000
1990 – 2024
789 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
41.4
+9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Wading River
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$101,162
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$36,371
+38%since 2000
from $26,322 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
5.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$426,400
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,058 in 2000
US average: $853
67.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
8.7% rent
16.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
41.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
17.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.2
+42%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(6,170)
Black1.8%(121)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(246)
Asian1%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(1,040)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(7,031)
Black1.9%(150)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(349)
Asian0.9%(71)
Other0.9%(68)
Diversity Score19.6%(1,514)
20
+26%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
24.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
90.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
5.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

22.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
45.5%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
50.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
8.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wading River, New York?

Wading River, New York has about 7,719 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wading River, New York?

The typical household in Wading River, New York earns about $101,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wading River, New York expensive?

In Wading River, New York, the median home is worth about $426,400, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Wading River, New York?

About 42.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wading River, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wading River, New York?

About 5.6% of people in Wading River, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wading River, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Wading River, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,402 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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