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Wading River

New York · 7,731 residents · 9.781 sq mi
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Wading River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,551. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $410,300. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 77% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,731
+16%since 2000
from 6,668 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
790 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+20%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Wading River
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,551
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,199
+106%since 2000
from $26,322 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,812
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,058 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
8.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(6,512)
Black2.1%(160)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(690)
Asian1.3%(102)
Other0.9%(70)
Diversity Score30.5%(2,357)
Diversity Score
30
+95%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wading River, New York?

Wading River, New York has about 7,731 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wading River, New York earns about $125,551 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 $410,300, and the typical rent is about $2,812 a month.

How educated are people in Wading River, New York?

About 47.2% 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 3.5% 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 2,414 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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