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Water Mill

New York · 2,506 residents · 10.576 sq mi
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Water Mill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,139. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,669,400. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 139% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,506
+45%since 2000
from 1,724 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
237 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+10%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Water Mill
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$170,139
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$138,103
+130%since 2000
from $59,987 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services23.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration20.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,669,400
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
9.8
+26%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(2,079)
Black1.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(189)
Asian3.7%(93)
Other3.8%(96)
Diversity Score36.4%(912)
Diversity Score
36
+147%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.2%
+28.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
37.1%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Water Mill, New York?

Water Mill, New York has about 2,506 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Water Mill, New York earns about $170,139 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 $1,669,400.

How educated are people in Water Mill, New York?

About 71.2% 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 6.1% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 618 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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