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West Babylon

New York · 43,213 residents · 8.455 sq mi
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West Babylon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,591. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $378,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,213
−1%since 2000
from 43,452 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,111 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 5,139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+10%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K44K44K45K1990201020202024West Babylon
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,591
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,862 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,425
+32%since 2000
from $22,280 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$378,800
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,448
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $959 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
51.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+76%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(31,322)
Black10.7%(4,622)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(5,262)
Asian2.7%(1,163)
Other1%(422)
Diversity Score54.6%(23,583)
Diversity Score
55
+28%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Babylon, New York?

West Babylon, New York has about 43,213 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Babylon, New York earns about $79,591 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 $378,800, and the typical rent is about $1,448 a month.

How educated are people in West Babylon, New York?

About 22.6% 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 5.2% 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 803 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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