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Wainscott

New York · 904 residents · 6.736 sq mi
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Wainscott is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,450. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,736,100. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 110% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 149%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
904
+44%since 2000
from 628 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
134 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 93 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+13%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2634386137879622000201020202024Wainscott
2024612
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,450
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$106,644
+213%since 2000
from $34,058 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,736,100
+149%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
11.6
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(688)
Black1.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(142)
Asian2.5%(23)
Other16.4%(148)
Diversity Score62.7%(567)
Diversity Score
63
+136%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.7%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−14%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.0%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wainscott, New York?

Wainscott, New York has about 904 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wainscott, New York earns about $149,450 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 $1,736,100.

How educated are people in Wainscott, New York?

About 64.7% 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 4.4% 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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