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Yaphank

New York · 5,945 residents · 13.644 sq mi
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Yaphank is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,015. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $349,000. Households here earn about 49% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,945
+18%since 2000
from 5,025 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
436 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+8%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Yaphank
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,015
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,534 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,558
+10%since 2000
from $25,020 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$349,000
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,534
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,005 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+113%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(4,707)
Black6.5%(389)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(677)
Asian1.8%(105)
Other0.9%(53)
Diversity Score44%(2,619)
Diversity Score
44
+5%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Female
41.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yaphank, New York?

Yaphank, New York has about 5,945 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yaphank, New York earns about $83,015 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 $349,000, and the typical rent is about $1,534 a month.

How educated are people in Yaphank, New York?

About 22.6% 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 12.3% 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 1,308 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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