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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Babylon

New York · 42,410 residents · 8.455 sq mi
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West Babylon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $47,067. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $152,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

42,410
−2%vs 2000
vs 43,452 in 2000
1990 – 2024
5,016 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 5,139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.0
−10%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
42K43K44K44K45K1990201020202024West Babylon
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,067
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,862 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,739
−25%vs 2000
vs $22,280 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$152,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $164,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$808
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $959 in 2000
US average: $450
75.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
24.7% rent
3.2
+20%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88%(37,326)
Black9.9%(4,189)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,842)
Asian1%(420)
Other1.1%(475)
Diversity Score34.7%(14,718)
35
−19%vs 2000
vs 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.1%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 22.0 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 West Babylon, New York?

West Babylon, New York has about 42,410 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Babylon, New York earns about $47,067 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 $152,700, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in West Babylon, New York?

About 13.3% 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 3.4% of people in West Babylon, 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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