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Yaphank

New York · 6,934 residents · 13.644 sq mi
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The short version

Yaphank is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,971. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $459,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 27% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,934
+38%since 2000
from 5,025 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
508 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Yaphank
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,971
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,534 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,448
+118%since 2000
from $25,020 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
+4%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,700
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,976
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,005 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+114%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(3,989)
Black10.9%(550)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(369)
Asian1%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.9%(2,106)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(5,637)
Black4.7%(325)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(744)
Asian1.4%(99)
Other1.9%(129)
Diversity Score40.6%(2,816)
Diversity Score
41
−3%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.4%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−54.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 88.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 86.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 9.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yaphank, New York?

Yaphank, New York has about 6,934 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yaphank, New York?

The typical household in Yaphank, New York earns about $108,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yaphank, New York expensive?

In Yaphank, New York, the median home is worth about $459,700, and the typical rent is about $2,976 a month.

How educated are people in Yaphank, New York?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Yaphank, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yaphank, New York?

About 4.1% of people in Yaphank, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yaphank, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Yaphank, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,297 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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