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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Yaphank

New York · 5,025 residents · 13.644 sq mi
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Yaphank is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,534. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $138,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,025
+8%since 1990
from 4,637 in 1990
1990 – 2024
368 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 340 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+13%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Yaphank
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,534
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,569 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,020
+51%since 1990
from $16,535 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.8%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$138,900
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $134,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,005
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $923 in 1990
US average: $602
82.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
17.3% rent
2.0
−35%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(4,153)
Black9.2%(427)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(205)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score31.8%(1,476)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(3,989)
Black10.9%(550)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(369)
Asian1%(52)
Diversity Score41.9%(2,106)
42
+32%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.8%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.3%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−11%since 1990
from 24.4 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 Yaphank, New York?

Yaphank, New York has about 5,025 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Yaphank, New York earns about $70,534 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 $138,900, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in Yaphank, New York?

About 21.2% 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 3.8% 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 388 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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