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West Babylon

New York · 43,570 residents · 8.455 sq mi
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West Babylon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,519. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $531,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 51% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,570
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43,452 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,153 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+10%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K44K44K45K1990201020202024West Babylon
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,519
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,862 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,568
+127%since 2000
from $22,280 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.7%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+7%since 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$531,900
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,225
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $959 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+52%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(34,253)
Black10%(4,333)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(3,344)
Asian1.9%(818)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.6%(18,532)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(26,909)
Black11.8%(5,132)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(9,659)
Asian1.6%(695)
Other2.7%(1,175)
Diversity Score69.3%(30,203)
Diversity Score
69
+63%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 86.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 78.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 11.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Babylon, New York?

West Babylon, New York has about 43,570 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Babylon, New York?

The typical household in West Babylon, New York earns about $129,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Babylon, New York expensive?

In West Babylon, New York, the median home is worth about $531,900, and the typical rent is about $2,225 a month.

How educated are people in West Babylon, New York?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Babylon, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Babylon, New York?

About 5.8% of people in West Babylon, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Babylon, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Babylon, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,160 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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