Central Islip is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Central Islip has a 2024 population of 36,864. Central Islip is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 9.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,591 in 2020.
The average household income in Central Islip is $118,126 with a poverty rate of 10.38%. The median age in Central Islip is 34.3 years: 33.1 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Central Islip was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,158 | 36.03% |
| Other race | 8,537 | 23.38% |
| Black or African American | 7,340 | 20.1% |
| Two or more races | 6,603 | 18.08% |
| Asian | 724 | 1.98% |
| Native American | 136 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.06% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,749 | 3.72 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Married | 3,876 | 4.61 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Non Family | 2,955 | 1.48 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Female | 1,905 | 5.02 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Male | 1,013 | 4.42 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
4.24
Average Family Size
3.72
Average Household Size
74.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,418 | 10.36% |
| Associates Degree | 1,623 | 6.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,704 | 11.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,640 | 7.03% |
| High School Graduate | 7,332 | 31.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,384 | 14.5% |
| Some College | 4,238 | 18.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,835 | 8,115 | 1,488 |
| White | 5,085 | 4,670 | 1,349 |
| Other Race | 4,963 | 3,150 | 739 |
| Black | 4,467 | 4,015 | 1,082 |
| 2+ Races | 3,897 | 2,424 | 479 |
| Asian | 633 | 534 | 282 |
| Native American | 99 | 28 | 0 |
| Islander | 21 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,215 | $55,000 | $63,507 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,026 | $113,929 | $83,125 |
| High School Graduate | $38,027 | $38,844 | $36,786 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,493 | $42,873 | $35,357 |
| Overall | $45,868 | $48,276 | $43,022 |
| Some College | $49,048 | $54,736 | $42,750 |
$45,868
Average Earnings
$48,276
Average Male
$43,022
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
42.57% of Central Islip residents speak only English, while 57.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 51.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21,113 | 2,418 | 11.45% |
| Other | 8,137 | 879 | 10.8% |
| Multiple | 6,418 | 767 | 11.95% |
| White | 6,242 | 749 | 12% |
| Black | 7,301 | 510 | 6.99% |
| Asian | 718 | 31 | 4.32% |
| Native | 136 | 27 | 19.85% |
| Islander | 21 | 15 | 71.43% |
10.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.16%
Male Poverty Rate
11.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Central Islip is Islander, with 71.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Central Islip is Asian, with 4.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.79% |
| High School | 12.71% |
| Some College | 8.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.73% |
| Female Employed | 4.66% |
| Male Employed | 2.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,156 | $123,251 |
| Households | $100,459 | $118,126 |
| Married Families | $125,490 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,700 | $83,225 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
32.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
700
Number of Veterans
629
Male Veterans
71
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 265 |
| Vietnam | 205 |
| Second Gulf War | 132 |
| Korea | 63 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 294 |
| 65 to 74 | 170 |
| 55 to 64 | 111 |
| 75+ | 108 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 419 | 4.04% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 1.27% |
| Black | 184 | 3.17% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 0.93% |
| Other Race | 38 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.61%
Born in Central Islip
64.97%
Native Born
35.03%
Foreign Born
18.1%
Non Citizen
16.93%
Naturalized
64.97% of Central Islip residents were born in the United States, with 54.61% having been born in New York. 18.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36,864 | 173 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 36,691 | 172 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 36,519 | 227 | 0.63% |
| 2021 | 36,292 | 2,701 | 8.04% |
| 2020 | 33,591 | 2,386 | 7.65% |
| 2019 | 31,205 | -641 | -2.01% |
| 2018 | 31,846 | -1,407 | -4.23% |
| 2017 | 33,253 | -1,471 | -4.24% |
| 2016 | 34,724 | -236 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 34,960 | -1,273 | -3.51% |
| 2014 | 36,233 | -711 | -1.92% |
| 2013 | 36,944 | 154 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 36,790 | 152 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 36,638 | 2,188 | 6.35% |
| 2010 | 34,450 | 0 | 0% |