Huntington, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Huntington, New York Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Huntington, New York had a total population of 19,948, the 88th largest community in New York, with a median household income of $168,095, which is 96% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 4.3%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 96% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in New York.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 4.3% — among the lowest in New York.
68.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in New York.

Huntington Quick Facts

Population 19,948

Median Household Income $168,095

Median Home Value $767,000

Poverty Rate 4.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 48.0 years

Homeownership Rate 85.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.6%

High School Graduation Rate 97.2%

Diversity Index 27/100

Population 19,948 88th of 1,289

Median Income $168,095 top 10%

Poverty Rate 4.3% 65% lower than national

Median Home Value $767,000 top 20%

How Huntington 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	20,117	19,948	-0.8%
Median household income	$162,066	$168,095	+3.7%
Median home value	$733,000	$767,000	+4.6%

How Huntington Compares

Median Household Income

Huntington

$168,095

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Huntington

$767,000

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.1%

$25K-$50K 5.1%

$50K-$100K 14.4%

$100K+ 73.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

0.6%

$20K-$25K

1.3%

$25K-$30K

1.1%

$30K-$35K

1.1%

$35K-$40K

0.8%

$40K-$45K

0.7%

$45K-$50K

1.3%

$50K-$60K

3.4%

$60K-$75K

3.3%

$75K-$100K

7.8%

$100K-$125K

9.8%

$125K-$150K

8.0%

$150K-$200K

13.8%

$200K+

41.8%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

67.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.9%

Renter 14.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,529/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.9%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

23.3%

55-74

31.1%

75+

9.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Huntington Rankings in New York

#88 Population of 1,289

#117 Median Income of 1,219

#111 Education of 1,288

#159 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 Huntington

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Melville	19,714	$159,922	$788,900	61.7%	4.5%
East Northport	19,700	$157,662	$623,800	51.2%	7.0%
West Hempstead	20,648	$164,127	$653,600	50.4%	4.5%
Eastchester	20,491	$157,202	$790,100	67.4%	4.8%
North Bellmore	20,689	$181,662	$659,200	53.1%	1.2%

Population Overview

Huntington is a small city located in New York, within Suffolk County. The total population is 19,948. It ranks as the 88th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Huntington is 48.0 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Huntington is $168,095. This is 96% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 108% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.3%. This is 69% 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 3.5%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $767,000. Housing costs are 81% higher than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 58% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Huntington is White (non-Hispanic), making up 85.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.0% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

68.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Huntington in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 70% 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 97.2%. Notably, 35.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Huntington, 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 Huntington, New York?

Huntington, New York has a population of 19,948 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Huntington, NY?

The median household income in Huntington is $168,095, which is 108% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Huntington, NY?

The poverty rate in Huntington is 4.3%. This means approximately 862 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Huntington, New York?

Huntington's population is 85.0% White, 1.8% Black, 5.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Huntington, NY?

The median home value in Huntington is $767,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

How educated is Huntington, New York?

68.6% of adults (25+) in Huntington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 35.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.