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Yaphank

New York · 5,974 residents · 13.644 sq mi
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Yaphank is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,070. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $325,500. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,974
+19%since 2000
from 5,025 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
438 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+18%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Yaphank
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,070
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,534 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,706
+75%since 2000
from $25,020 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$325,500
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,253
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,005 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+67%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(4,475)
Black4.7%(278)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(793)
Asian2.4%(145)
Other1.3%(75)
Diversity Score47%(2,805)
Diversity Score
47
+12%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yaphank, New York?

Yaphank, New York has about 5,974 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yaphank, New York earns about $99,070 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 $325,500, and the typical rent is about $2,253 a month.

How educated are people in Yaphank, New York?

About 28.6% 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 4.0% 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 1,337 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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