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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Bay Shore

New York · 4,907 residents · 2.183 sq mi
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West Bay Shore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $54,947. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $182,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,907
+3%vs 2000
vs 4,775 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,248 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 2,187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.2
−11%vs 2000
vs 41.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024West Bay Shore
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,947
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,194 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$24,707
−23%vs 2000
vs $31,998 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$182,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $192,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,083 in 2000
US average: $450
93.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.7% in 2000
6.5% rent
3.3
+26%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,391)
Black0.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(195)
Asian2.1%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(807)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(4,840)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(183)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other1%(48)
Diversity Score11.8%(579)
12
−30%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.2%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.2%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.1%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Bay Shore, New York?

West Bay Shore, New York has about 4,907 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Bay Shore, New York earns about $54,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Bay Shore, New York expensive?

In West Bay Shore, New York, the median home is worth about $182,300, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in West Bay Shore, New York?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Bay Shore, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Bay Shore, New York?

About 2.2% of people in West Bay Shore, 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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