Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Island Park, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,976

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.4%3,454

Hispanic/Latino

23.6%1,174

Two or More

3.7%182

Asian

1.7%84

Other

1.4%68

Black

0.3%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.4%245

High School Diploma

28%1,065

Some College (<1 yr)

12%456

Some College (1+ yr)

13.1%498

Associate's Degree

4.6%177

Bachelor's Degree

18.1%689

Master's Degree

8.6%327

Professional Degree

1.5%56

Doctorate

1.3%50

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

29.5%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$574,500

Median Renti

$2,173

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.8%1,068

Renter-Occupied

41.2%747

Total Units

1,930

Homeownership

58.8%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%22

$150K–$200K

3.1%33

$300K–$500K

33%352

$500K–$1M

56.6%605

$1M+

5.2%56

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

148

$2,000+

413

Year Built

2020 or later

5.6%109

2010–2019

6.4%123

2000–2009

7%135

1990–1999

5.5%106

1980–1989

8%155

1970–1979

3.8%73

1960–1969

13.7%264

1950–1959

25.6%495

1940–1949

10.2%197

1939 or earlier

14.1%273

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.9%1,377

Electricity

7.8%141

Fuel Oil

6.4%117

Bottled/LP Gas

5.6%101

No Fuel

2%37

Other

1.7%30

Solar

0.7%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$104,926

Mean Household Incomei

$137,155

Per Capita Incomei

$50,617

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

2,603

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%80

$10K–$15K

5.1%93

$20K–$25K

1.2%21

$25K–$30K

2.4%43

$30K–$35K

2%37

$35K–$40K

5.1%93

$40K–$45K

1.2%22

$45K–$50K

1.2%21

$50K–$60K

3.7%68

$60K–$75K

8.5%155

$75K–$100K

12.4%225

$100K–$125K

13.8%251

$125K–$150K

9.1%165

$150K–$200K

10.9%198

$200K+

18.9%343

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

106

Residentsi

157

Avg. Tenant Renti

$710/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

155 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers67 homes73% occupied$822/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 839 homes95% occupied$517/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $104,926/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

74.7%

Very low income$31K–$52K/yr

21.5%

Low income$52K–$84K/yr

3.8%

Who Receives This Housing

86.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

46% of subsidized households are minority

12.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,24024.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

103

China

Guatemala

Mexico

Philippines

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,408

Avg. Commutei

36.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,453

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

111(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured

4.6%Uninsured