Inlet, NY demographics:
population, income, and more
Inlet population
How many people live in Inlet
Inlet is home to 227 residents, according to the most recent Census data. Gender-wise, 56% of Inlet locals are male, and 44% are female.
Age demographics
The median age in Inlet is 43, with the population distributed as follows: about 15% are children under 15, then 20.3% are in the 15 to 24 age group. Adults between 25 and 44 make up 18.5% of the population, while another 29.1% fall into the 45 to 64 bracket. Finally, around 17.2% are 65 or older.
Racial makeup
There’s also a share of 2.2% that includes residents with two or more races.
Households in Inlet
A peek inside Inlet households
Inlet has 94 households, with an average of 2 members in each. Of these, 57.4% are families, while the remaining 42.6% are made up of individuals living alone or with non-relatives, such as roommates.
Households stats
Housing in Inlet
The housing landscape of Inlet
Inlet's housing consists of 805 units, with 84% being detached single-family homes ideal for those wanting space. Attached options, including duplexes and townhouses, make up 3% and offer a more compact, shared living style. Then there are the multifamily buildings in the area, and for those seeking flexibility, non-traditional options like mobile homes account for 9.4% of the housing landscape.
The age of buildings in Inlet
In Inlet, the median construction year is 1964. About 30.7% of homes were built before the 1940s, with another 5.1% going up by 1949. Most development happened in the second half of the 20th century. Then, 10.1% of homes were added from 2000 to 2009, 6% between 2010 and 2019, and 0.8% are part of the newest wave of development.
Inlet occupancy rates
Out of the 94 occupied housing units in Inlet, 88.3% are owner-occupied, while 11.7% are lived in by tenants. Meanwhile, 88.3% of all homes on the local market sit vacant.
Inlet housing costs
Education in Inlet
Inlet education at a glance
About 11.4% of the population in Inlet went to high school, while 18.6% pursued college studies. Another 32.6% earned an associate degree and 19.7% hold a bachelor’s. Meanwhile, 17.6% went even further, earning a master’s or doctorate.
Income in Inlet
How much people earn in Inlet
The average annual household income in Inlet was $111,241 in 2024, the most recent annual data available, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This marked a -12.6% change from the previous year. At the same time, the median income stood at $107,750, reflecting a -8.5% shift over the same period.
Inlet income by age
In Inlet, households led by residents aged 25 to 44 — usually in the early to mid stages of their careers — have a median income of $66,944. Those with someone between 45 and 64 in charge, often well established professionally, earn $109,500 overall. Overall, 96% of the locals in this community live above the poverty line.
Employment in Inlet
Workforce and job types in Inlet
65.1% of the working population are employed in professional or administrative positions, while 34.9% are in hands-on or service-based jobs. Also, 14.4% run their own businesses, 50% are employed by private companies, and 26.7% work in the public sector.
Workforce demographics
Transportation in Inlet
How people get around in Inlet
Commuting methods vary: 89.5% of residents travel by personal vehicle and 10.5% prefer to walk, while the remaining share relies on public transit or on two wheelers to get from A to B.
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FAQs about Inlet demographics
What is the total population of Inlet?
What is the gender ratio in Inlet?
- 56% males (127 residents)
- 44% females (100 residents)
What is the median age in Inlet?
What is the age distribution of the population in Inlet?
- Under 15: 15% (34 residents)
- Ages 15-24: 20.3% (46 residents)
- Ages 25-44: 18.5% (42 residents)
- Ages 45-64: 29.1% (66 residents)
- Over 65: 17.2% (39 residents)
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inlet?
- White: 97.8% (222 residents)
- Black or African American: 0% ( residents)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0% ( residents)
- Asian: 0% ( residents)
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 0% ( residents)
- Two or More Races: 2.2% (5 residents)
- Other: 0% ( residents)
What percentage of the population in Inlet are U.S.-born citizens?
How many housing units are there in Inlet?
How many households are in Inlet and what is the average household size?
What is the median household income in Inlet?
What is the job market overview for Inlet?
Job types:
- White-collar workers: 65.1% (95 residents)
- Blue-collar workers: 34.9% (51 residents)
Places of employment:
- Self-employed: 14.4% (21 residents)
- Private companies: 50% (73 residents)
- Governmental workers: 26.7% (39 residents)
- Not-for-profit companies: 8.9% (13 residents)
Data source & methodology
The demographic data on this page was sourced from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release—the 2019–2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
The information, issued annually, is compiled and published by the Point2Homes Research Team as soon as new data becomes available.
No representation, guarantee, or warranty is made concerning the accuracy or completeness of modified or aggregated information for particular areas.