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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Bay Shore

New York · 4,775 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 $73,194. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $192,000. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,775
−3%since 1990
from 4,907 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,187 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 2,248 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+12%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024West Bay Shore
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,194
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,947 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,998
+30%since 1990
from $24,707 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$192,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $182,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,083
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
94.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 93.5% in 1990
5.3% rent
2.6
−21%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(4,840)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(183)
Asian0.4%(19)
Diversity Score11.8%(579)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,391)
Black0.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(195)
Asian2.1%(100)
Diversity Score16.9%(807)
17
+43%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.8%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.6%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 87.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.4%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−13%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 4,775 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Bay Shore, New York earns about $73,194 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 $192,000, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

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

About 33.8% 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 4.6% of people in West Bay Shore, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Bay Shore, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Bay Shore, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 132 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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