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Wainscott

New York · 612 residents · 6.736 sq mi
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Wainscott is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 65.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 137%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
612
−3%since 2000
from 628 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
91 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 93 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.2
+50%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2634386137879622000201020202024Wainscott
2024612
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,833
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,714 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$103,668
+204%since 2000
from $34,058 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
+17%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade31.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+137%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
5.2% rent
Vacancy rate
66.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+46.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.3
+84%since 2000
from 8.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(538)
Black4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino7%(44)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.6%(167)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(550)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.7%(53)
Diversity Score23.1%(141)
Diversity Score
23
−13%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−4%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.3%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2017
from 66.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
+21.9 ptssince 2016
from 73.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2016
from 22.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wainscott, New York?

Wainscott, New York has about 612 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wainscott, New York?

The typical household in Wainscott, New York earns about $130,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wainscott, New York expensive?

In Wainscott, New York, the median home is worth about $2,000,001.

How educated are people in Wainscott, New York?

About 59.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wainscott, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wainscott, New York?

About 16.5% of people in Wainscott, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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