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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Water Mill

New York · 1,888 residents · 10.576 sq mi
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Water Mill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $307,500. With a median age of 39.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 38% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,888
+10%vs 2000
vs 1,724 in 2000
1990 – 2024
179 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.5
−14%vs 2000
vs 45.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Water Mill
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,556
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,400 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$28,889
−52%vs 2000
vs $59,987 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$307,500
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $658,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$827
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,034 in 2000
US average: $450
82.5%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.8% in 2000
17.5% rent
6.7
−13%vs 2000
vs 7.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,611)
Black2.1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(57)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(254)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,790)
Black2.9%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(43)
Diversity Score12.5%(235)
12
−15%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.2%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.0%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
20.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Water Mill, New York?

Water Mill, New York has about 1,888 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Water Mill, New York?

The typical household in Water Mill, New York earns about $45,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Water Mill, New York expensive?

In Water Mill, New York, the median home is worth about $307,500, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Water Mill, New York?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Water Mill, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Water Mill, New York?

About 7.7% of people in Water Mill, 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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