Saltaire, New York Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Saltaire, New York had a total population of 8, the 1289th largest village in New York. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in New York.
- Unemployment rate of 33.3% is notably above the national average.
Saltaire Quick Facts
How Saltaire 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 | 26 | 8 | -69.2% |
How Saltaire Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Saltaire Rankings in New York
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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 Saltaire
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copake Falls | 11 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Ocean Beach | 24 | N/A | N/A | 41.2% | 0.0% |
| Byersville | 44 | $56,250 | $97,300 | 0.0% | 25.0% |
| Three Mile Bay | 44 | $34,464 | $205,800 | 0.0% | 9.1% |
| White Lake (Oneida County) | 55 | $61,250 | N/A | 54.9% | 14.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 8, Saltaire's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Saltaire is a small community located in New York, within Suffolk County. The total population is 8. It ranks as the 1289th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.
Age Demographics
The median age in Saltaire is 56.5 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. 25.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Saltaire. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 33.3%. This is 423% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 84% higher than the state average of 54.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Saltaire was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
66.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Saltaire in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 66% 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 66.7%. Notably, 33.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Saltaire, 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 Saltaire, New York?
Saltaire, New York has a population of 8 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Saltaire, NY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Saltaire — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Saltaire, NY?
The ACS sample for Saltaire recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Saltaire, New York?
Saltaire's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Saltaire, NY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Saltaire — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Saltaire, New York?
66.7% of adults (25+) in Saltaire hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 33.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.