Long Island, FL Demographics
What is the population of Long Island?
There are 20,980 residents in Long Island, with a median age of 57. Of this, 49.5% are males and 50.5% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.35% of the resident pool in Long Island, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.45%. Additionally, 3.2% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 19,239 people in Long Island currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 20,980 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 10,385 | -1.0% |
| Female Population | 10,595 | 1.4% |
Male Population 49.5%
Female Population 50.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 57 | -1.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 19,165 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,143 | 0.9% |
| Not Citizen | 672 | -7.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.35%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.45%
Not Citizen 3.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 51 | -7.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 392 | -22.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 702 | -34.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 489 | 23.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 19,239 | 1.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.24%
Moved from Same County 1.88%
Moved from Same State 3.36%
Moved from Different State 2.34%
Same House as Last Year 92.17%
What are the employment statistics in Long Island?
White-collar workers make up 80.37% of the working population in Long Island, while blue-collar employees account for 19.63%. There are also 3,128 entrepreneurs in Long Island (18.68% of the workforce); 11,340 workers employed in private companies (67.71%); and 858 people working in governmental institutions (5.12%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 13,460 | 97.8% |
| Blue Collar | 3,288 | 119.8% |
White Collar 80.37%
Blue Collar 19.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,128 | 97.1% |
| Private Companies | 11,340 | 103.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 858 | 93.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,422 | 103.7% |
Self Employees 18.68%
Private Companies 67.71%
Governmental Workers 5.12%
Not for Profit Companies 8.49%
How many households are there in Long Island?
There are a total of 9,458 households in Long Island, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 59.4% of these Long Island households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.6%. Additionally, 15.38% of households have children and 84.62% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 9,458 | 0.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -7.8% |
| Family Households | 5,618 | 1.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,840 | -1.5% |
Family Households 59.4%
Non-Family Households 40.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,455 | 1.4% |
| Households without Children | 8,003 | 0.3% |
Households with Children 15.38%
Households without Children 84.62%
What are the median and average incomes in Long Island?
The average annual household income in Long Island is $124,369, while the median household income sits at $74,149 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $65,686, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $100,255.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $124,369 | 3.1% |
| Median Household Income | $74,149 | 1.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,639 | 7.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 17,935 | -1.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Long Island?
There are 11,681 housing units in Long Island, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 9,458 occupied housing units in Long Island, 83.8% are owner-occupied, while 16.2% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 46.98% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $438,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,197 per month in Long Island.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 11,681 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 221 | 63.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 28 | -26.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 426 | -11.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 791 | 16.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,980 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,856 | -8.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,359 | 7.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,482 | 6.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 518 | 19.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 20 | 566.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,458 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,926 | -0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,532 | 4.6% |
Owner Occupied 83.8%
Renter Occupied 16.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,724 | 2.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,202 | -2.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $438,900 | 8.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $351,500 | 9.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,197 | 9.2% |
With Mortgage 46.98%
Without Mortgage 53.02%
What is the level of education in Long Island?
Approximately 31.51% of the population in Long Island holds a high school degree (that's 5,669 residents), while 24.26% have attained a college certificate (4,364 locals) and 22.38% have a bachelor's degree (4,026 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 153 | -50.6% |
| Some High School | 5,669 | -4.8% |
| Some College | 4,364 | -19.5% |
| Associate Degree | 1,614 | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,026 | -3.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,165 | 16.9% |
No High School 0.85%
Some High School 31.51%
Some College 24.26%
Associate Degree 8.97%
Bachelor's Degree 22.38%
Graduate Degree 12.03%
What is the marital status of Long Island residents?
A total of 3,912 people in Long Island have never been married (which represents 21.33% of the total population), while 10,208 of them are wedded (55.66%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 107 (0.58%) and 2,576 (14.05%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,912 | -5.9% |
| Married | 10,208 | 2.8% |
| Separated | 107 | -11.6% |
| Widowed | 1,644 | -13.7% |
| Divorced | 2,576 | 8.2% |
Never Married 21.33%
Married 55.66%
Separated 0.58%
Widowed 8.96%
Divorced 14.05%
What are the most common means of transportation in Long Island?
The top three means of transportation people in Long Island use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 6,474 residents commute by car, 235 prefer going to work by walking and 71 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,474 | 2.3% |
| Bicycle | 71 | -2.7% |
| Motorcycle | 3 | -86.4% |
| Walk | 235 | -29.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Long Island by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.