Head of the Harbor, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Head of the Harbor, New York Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Head of the Harbor, New York had a total population of 1,384, the 754th largest village in New York, with a median household income of $250,000+, which is 191% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 4.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 191% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in New York.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 4.5% — among the lowest in New York.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.2%.

Head of the Harbor Quick Facts

Population 1,384

Median Household Income $250,000+

Median Home Value $1,167,400

Poverty Rate 4.5%

Unemployment Rate 1.2%

Median Age 44.5 years

Homeownership Rate 96.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.5%

High School Graduation Rate 93.5%

Diversity Index 43/100

Population 1,384 754th of 1,289

Median Income $250,000+ top 10%

Poverty Rate 4.5% 63% lower than national

Median Home Value $1,167,400 top 10%

How Head of the Harbor Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,378	1,384	+0.4%
Median household income	$250,000+	$250,000+	+0.0%
Median home value	$1,123,900	$1,167,400	+3.9%

How Head of the Harbor Compares

Median Household Income

Head of the Harbor

$250,001

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Head of the Harbor

$1,167,400

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 4.9%

$25K-$50K 3.1%

$50K-$100K 10.0%

$100K+ 82.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

0.7%

$15K-$20K

0.7%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

0.0%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

0.9%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

0.9%

$60K-$75K

0.7%

$75K-$100K

8.4%

$100K-$125K

6.9%

$125K-$150K

1.6%

$150K-$200K

11.8%

$200K+

61.8%

Employment

1.2% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

74.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 96.9%

Renter 3.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,333/mo 11.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.2%

18-34

16.6%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

27.7%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Head of the Harbor Rankings in New York

#754 Population of 1,289

#1 Median Income of 1,219

#152 Education of 1,288

#63 Home Value of 1,232

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Other Cities in Suffolk County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
West Babylon	43,570	$129,519	5.9%	$531,900
Coram	39,539	$105,220	7.5%	$452,100
Central Islip	38,373	$113,707	9.2%	$436,400
Commack	36,558	$169,792	4.2%	$678,200
Huntington Station	32,601	$135,477	7.2%	$578,000
Centereach	31,839	$132,240	5.3%	$514,800
Bay Shore	31,683	$105,618	10.2%	$492,200
Shirley	28,375	$112,788	6.5%	$424,900
Deer Park	27,990	$137,105	3.4%	$543,500
Lindenhurst	27,142	$130,128	5.7%	$521,500

Cities Similar to Head of the Harbor

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Roslyn Estates	1,405	$250,000+	$1,761,000	80.0%	9.8%
St. John Fisher College	1,361	N/A	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Nazareth College	1,319	N/A	N/A	65.6%	100.0%
Niagara University	1,473	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sparkill	1,483	$250,000+	$653,900	68.8%	0.0%

Population Overview

Head of the Harbor is a small community located in New York, within Suffolk County. The total population is 1,384. It ranks as the 754th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Head of the Harbor is 44.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Head of the Harbor is $250,000+. This is 191% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 210% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 68% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $1,167,400. Housing costs are 175% higher than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 96.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 78% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Head of the Harbor is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.2%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 13.4%.

Education

65.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%. Notably, 29.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Head of the Harbor, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Head of the Harbor, New York?

Head of the Harbor, New York has a population of 1,384 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Head of the Harbor, NY?

The median household income in Head of the Harbor is $250,000+, which is 210% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Head of the Harbor, NY?

The poverty rate in Head of the Harbor is 4.5%. This means approximately 63 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Head of the Harbor, New York?

Head of the Harbor's population is 74.0% White, 1.7% Black, 12.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 5.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Head of the Harbor, NY?

The median home value in Head of the Harbor is $1,167,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

How educated is Head of the Harbor, New York?

65.5% of adults (25+) in Head of the Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 29.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.