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Wainscott

New York · 650 residents · 6.736 sq mi
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Wainscott is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% 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 $1,000,001. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 76% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
650
+4%since 2000
from 628 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
96 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 93 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+2%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2634386137879622000201020202024Wainscott
2024612
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,125
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,714 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,233
+80%since 2000
from $34,058 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food8.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,975
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
72.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.2
+22%since 2000
from 8.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80%(520)
Black2.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(93)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other1.1%(7)
Diversity Score39.3%(256)
Diversity Score
39
+48%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wainscott, New York?

Wainscott, New York has about 650 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wainscott, New York earns about $98,125 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,975 a month.

How educated are people in Wainscott, New York?

About 58.0% 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 3.7% 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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