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.

Long Beach, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

34,756

Median Agei

43.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.3%25,141

Hispanic/Latino

14.1%4,907

Two or More

5.8%2,016

Asian

4.5%1,571

Black

2.6%902

Other

0.6%211

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%548

High School Diploma

17%4,717

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%1,251

Some College (1+ yr)

9.1%2,526

Associate's Degree

7.8%2,153

Bachelor's Degree

29.5%8,200

Master's Degree

19.5%5,412

Professional Degree

5.2%1,452

Doctorate

1.5%430

HS or Higher

96.1%

BA or Higher

55.8%

Graduate+

26.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$696,400

Median Renti

$2,515

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66%9,921

Renter-Occupied

34%5,106

Total Units

16,630

Homeownership

66%

Vacancy Rate

9.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%189

$50K–$100K

0.5%51

$100K–$150K

0.4%38

$200K–$300K

3.3%325

$300K–$500K

18.2%1,801

$500K–$1M

62.1%6,157

$1M+

13.7%1,360

Rent Distribution

Under $500

339

$1,000–$1,250

115

$1,500–$2,000

759

$2,000+

3,798

Year Built

2020 or later

1%167

2010–2019

4.3%723

2000–2009

3.5%576

1990–1999

4.1%682

1980–1989

10.4%1,724

1970–1979

6%1,004

1960–1969

22.2%3,696

1950–1959

18.1%3,004

1940–1949

7.6%1,269

1939 or earlier

22.8%3,785

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.2%10,542

Electricity

16.6%2,500

Fuel Oil

8.6%1,288

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%350

No Fuel

1.8%274

Solar

0.3%40

Other

0.2%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$140,739

Mean Household Incomei

$166,405

Per Capita Incomei

$73,366

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

20,716

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%309

$10K–$15K

3.9%592

$15K–$20K

0.8%124

$20K–$25K

2.1%313

$25K–$30K

2.3%350

$30K–$35K

1.7%257

$35K–$40K

1.8%266

$40K–$45K

1.6%240

$45K–$50K

0.7%109

$50K–$60K

3.3%503

$60K–$75K

7.4%1,109

$75K–$100K

9.6%1,437

$100K–$125K

6.7%1,004

$125K–$150K

9.6%1,448

$150K–$200K

17.4%2,611

$200K+

29%4,355

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

909

Residentsi

1,385

Avg. Tenant Renti

$658/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

118 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing374 homes97% occupied$603/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers409 homes70% occupied$657/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8126 homes99% occupied$827/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $140,739/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $42K/yr

77.1%

Very low income$42K–$70K/yr

19.2%

Low income$70K–$113K/yr

3.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $113K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

76.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71.4% of subsidized households are minority

17.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53.2% 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

4,91814.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

508

China

203

Canada

138

India

110

Germany

Korea

Mexico

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

19,566

Avg. Commutei

41.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

20,045

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

688(2.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured