Islandia, NY

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2023 Population

3,581

0.364% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.1

2.89% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

3.36%

29.9% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$112,435

2.25% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$451,700

6.91% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,986

4.47% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Islandia, NY had a population of 3.58k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $112,435. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Islandia, NY grew from 3,568 to 3,581, a 0.364% increase and its median household income grew from $109,964 to $112,435, a 2.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Islandia, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (31.7%), Other (Hispanic) (16.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (11%), and White (Hispanic) (8.27%).

None of the households in Islandia, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.2% of the residents in Islandia, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Islandia, NY are Access Careers-Islandia (277 degrees awarded in 2022) and New York Institute of Beauty (232 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Islandia, NY was $451,700, and the homeownership rate was 96.3%.

Most people in Islandia, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Islandia, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Islandia, NY is home to a population of 3.58k people, from which 88.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 39.2% of Islandia, NY residents were born outside of the country (1.4k people).

In 2023, there were 1.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.14k people) in Islandia, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 602 Other (Hispanic) and 468 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.2%

2023 Citizenship

90.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 88.2% of Islandia, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Islandia, NY was 90.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Islandia, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Islandia, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.14k ± 295
Other (Hispanic)
602 ± 281
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
468 ± 306

36.3%

Hispanic Population

1.3k people

36.3% of the people in Islandia, NY are hispanic (1.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Islandia, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
505,872 ± 17,239 people
China
415,960 ± 15,668 people
Jamaica
230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

Foreign-Born Population

39.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.4k people

36.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.3k people

As of 2023, 39.2% of Islandia, NY residents (1.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Islandia, NY was 36.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Islandia, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
88 ± 63
Vietnam
22 ± 29
Gulf War (1990s)
13 ± 24

Islandia, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Islandia, NY employs 1.99k people. The largest industries in Islandia, NY are Retail Trade (392 people), Manufacturing (326 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (266 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($142,634), Public Administration ($109,261), and Educational Services ($106,563).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.99k

2023 Value

± 335

4.47%

1 Year growth

± 22.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Islandia, NY grew at a rate of 4.47%, from 1.9k employees to 1.99k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Islandia, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (261 people), Sales & Related Occupations (255 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (220 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Islandia, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.99k

2023 Value

± 335

4.47%

1 Year growth

± 22.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Islandia, NY grew at a rate of 4.47%, from 1.9k employees to 1.99k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Islandia, NY, are Retail Trade (392 people), Manufacturing (326 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (266 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Islandia, NY, though some of these residents may live in Islandia, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$71,033

Median earning men ± $11,099

$42,883

Median earning women ± $7,953

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($181,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($144,241), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($107,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($108,125), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,917), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,417).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Education

In 2022, universities in Islandia, NY awarded 509 degrees. The student population of Islandia, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 30 male students and 356 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Islandia, NY are White (190 and 37.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (171 and 33.6%), Black or African American (103 and 20.2%), and Asian (34 and 6.68%).

The largest universities in Islandia, NY by number of degrees awarded are Access Careers-Islandia (277 and 54.4%) and New York Institute of Beauty (232 and 45.6%).

The most popular majors in Islandia, NY are Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (195 and 38.3%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (155 and 30.5%), and Master Aesthetician (77 and 15.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 386 students enrolled in Islandia, NY, 7.77% men and 92.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 158 records, of which 97.5% were women and 2.53% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Master Aesthetician
77 degrees awarded
Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
28 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
7 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Islandia, NY was Master Aesthetician with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Islandia, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Access Careers-Islandia
277 degrees awarded
New York Institute of Beauty
232 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Access Careers-Islandia with 277 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 34 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Islandia, NY, which is 0.0716 times less than the 475 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 190 degrees mean that there were 1.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 171 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Islandia, NY was $451,700 in 2023, which is 1.49 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $422,500 to $451,700, a 6.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Islandia, NY is 96.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Islandia, NY have an average commute time of 29.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Islandia, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$451,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,450

$1,195

Median Property Taxes

±$222

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Islandia, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Islandia, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

96.3%

Homeownership

2023

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 96.3% of the housing units in Islandia, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 96.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Islandia, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 1458.04

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Islandia, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$112,435

Median Household Income

± $11,342

1.24k

Number of Households

± 279

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.24k households in Islandia, NY grew to $112,435 from the previous year's value of $109,964.

The following chart displays the households in Islandia, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Islandia, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Worked At Home (6.27%)
Carpooled (5.51%)

In 2023, 83.7% of workers in Islandia, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.27%) and those who carpooled to work (5.51%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Islandia, NY have a longer commute time (29.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 6.09% of the workforce in Islandia, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Islandia, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Islandia, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Islandia, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.36% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Islandia, NY (119 out of 3.55k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Islandia, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.6% of the population of Islandia, NY has health coverage, with 64.6% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 7.22% on non-group plans, and 0.536% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Suffolk County, NY see 1358 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.23% decrease from the previous year (1389 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1237 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 338 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,358 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Suffolk County, NY

Primary care physicians in Suffolk County, NY see an average of 1,358 patients per year. This represents a 2.23% decrease from the previous year (1,389 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Suffolk County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.9% under 18 years, 28.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.38%

Uninsured

64.6%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

7.22%

Non-Group

0.536%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Islandia, NY grew by 75.9% from 1.92% to 3.38%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Islandia, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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