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West Islip

New York · 27,048 residents · 6.094 sq mi
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West Islip is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,415. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $451,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 86% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,048
−6%since 2000
from 28,907 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,438 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 4,744 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+15%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K28K29K30K1990201020202024West Islip
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,415
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,914 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,702
+83%since 2000
from $27,704 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$451,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,047
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $994 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
6.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+25%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(27,191)
Black0.4%(108)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(1,018)
Asian1.1%(314)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(3,493)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(23,078)
Black0.6%(166)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(2,659)
Asian2%(528)
Other0.4%(116)
Diversity Score29.2%(7,904)
Diversity Score
29
+142%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.2%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Islip, New York?

West Islip, New York has about 27,048 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Islip, New York earns about $132,415 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Islip, New York expensive?

In West Islip, New York, the median home is worth about $451,000, and the typical rent is about $2,047 a month.

How educated are people in West Islip, New York?

About 41.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Islip, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.4% of people in West Islip, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Islip, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Islip, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,371 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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