Middle Island is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Middle Island has a 2024 population of 10,772. Middle Island is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually but its population has decreased by -2.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,030 in 2020.
The average household income in Middle Island is $104,981 with a poverty rate of 10.78%. The median age in Middle Island is 45.3 years: 45.3 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Middle Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,136 | 85.14% |
| Black or African American | 802 | 7.47% |
| Two or more races | 350 | 3.26% |
| Other race | 313 | 2.92% |
| Asian | 126 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,537 | 2.3 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Non Family | 2,011 | 1.28 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Married | 1,661 | 3.05 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 603 | 3.13 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Male | 262 | 3.45 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
3
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 488 | 6.08% |
| Associates Degree | 615 | 7.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,478 | 18.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,179 | 14.7% |
| High School Graduate | 2,381 | 29.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 198 | 2.47% |
| Some College | 1,684 | 20.99% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,337 | 5,950 | 2,215 |
| Hispanic | 1,030 | 817 | 192 |
| Black | 477 | 412 | 146 |
| Other Race | 254 | 186 | 82 |
| 2+ Races | 224 | 199 | 69 |
| Asian | 122 | 102 | 56 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,184 | $59,700 | $65,650 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,908 | $139,449 | $56,846 |
| High School Graduate | $57,471 | $71,818 | $39,219 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $64,177 | $80,982 | $15,114 |
| Overall | $62,975 | $81,101 | $54,019 |
| Some College | $59,034 | $74,025 | $47,734 |
$62,975
Average Earnings
$81,101
Average Male
$54,019
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.12% of Middle Island residents speak only English, while 11.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,991 | 649 | 8.12% |
| Black | 780 | 240 | 30.77% |
| Hispanic | 1,410 | 205 | 14.54% |
| Multiple | 341 | 84 | 24.63% |
| Asian | 126 | 16 | 12.7% |
| Other | 301 | 5 | 1.66% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100% |
10.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.1%
Male Poverty Rate
13.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Middle Island is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Middle Island is Other, with 1.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.41% |
| Some College | 12.79% |
| High School | 10.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.75% |
| Female Employed | 3% |
| Male Employed | 0.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,193 | $126,061 |
| Households | $85,673 | $104,981 |
| Married Families | $143,826 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,364 | $69,598 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
691
Number of Veterans
687
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 334 |
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| Second Gulf War | 67 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 315 |
| 75+ | 167 |
| 35 to 54 | 99 |
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 674 | 9.01% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 4.07% |
| Black | 17 | 2.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
81.39%
Born in Middle Island
88.71%
Native Born
11.29%
Foreign Born
5.58%
Non Citizen
5.71%
Naturalized
88.71% of Middle Island residents were born in the United States, with 81.39% having been born in New York. 5.58% 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 | 10,772 | 20 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 10,752 | 21 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 10,731 | -398 | -3.58% |
| 2021 | 11,129 | 99 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 11,030 | 802 | 7.84% |
| 2019 | 10,228 | 12 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 10,216 | -189 | -1.82% |
| 2017 | 10,405 | -36 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 10,441 | 492 | 4.95% |
| 2015 | 9,949 | -81 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 10,030 | 181 | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 9,849 | -177 | -1.77% |
| 2012 | 10,026 | -33 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 10,059 | -424 | -4.04% |
| 2010 | 10,483 | 0 | 0% |