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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Sayville

New York · 5,003 residents · 1.919 sq mi
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West Sayville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,917. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $180,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,003
+7%since 1990
from 4,680 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,607 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 2,439 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+12%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024West Sayville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$66,917
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,028 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,768
+47%since 1990
from $16,841 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$180,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $152,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$974
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $815 in 1990
US average: $602
82.8%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 85.0% in 1990
17.2% rent
2.7
−14%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(4,634)
Black0.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(123)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(400)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,793)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(105)
Asian1.2%(61)
Diversity Score9.1%(455)
9
+6%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.2%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 83.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.5%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
−17%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Sayville, New York?

West Sayville, New York has about 5,003 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Sayville, New York earns about $66,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Sayville, New York expensive?

In West Sayville, New York, the median home is worth about $180,100, and the typical rent is about $974 a month.

How educated are people in West Sayville, New York?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Sayville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.2% of people in West Sayville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Sayville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Sayville, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 323 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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