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Water Mill

New York · 1,724 residents · 10.576 sq mi
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Water Mill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,400. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $658,100. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 95% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,724
−9%since 1990
from 1,888 in 1990
1990 – 2024
163 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 179 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.8
+16%since 1990
from 39.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Water Mill
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$84,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,556 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$59,987
+108%since 1990
from $28,889 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$658,100
+62%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $307,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,034
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $827 in 1990
US average: $602
87.8%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
12.2% rent
7.8
+16%since 1990
from 6.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,790)
Black2.9%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(235)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,611)
Black2.1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(57)
Asian0.7%(12)
Diversity Score14.8%(254)
15
+18%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 39.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.9%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 85.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−30%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Water Mill, New York?

Water Mill, New York has about 1,724 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Water Mill, New York earns about $84,400 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 $658,100, and the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.

How educated are people in Water Mill, New York?

About 42.9% 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 8.3% of people in Water Mill, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Water Mill, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Water Mill, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 164 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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