Wainscott is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Wainscott has a 2024 population of 574. Wainscott is currently declining at a rate of -1.03% annually but its population has increased by 67.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 342 in 2020.
The average household income in Wainscott is $307,122 with a poverty rate of 11.97%. The median age in Wainscott is 59.6 years: 61.2 years for males, and 59.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wainscott was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 485 | 82.91% |
| Two or more races | 63 | 10.77% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 4.62% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 296 | 1.85 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Non Family | 138 | 1.46 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Married | 126 | 2.1 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 21 | 2.38 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 11 | 2.91 | 100 | 0 |
2.19
Average Family Size
1.85
Average Household Size
96.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2 | 0.38% |
| Associates Degree | 53 | 9.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 190 | 35.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 125 | 23.54% |
| High School Graduate | 88 | 16.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.38% |
| Some College | 71 | 13.37% |
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 | 445 | 443 | 259 |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Black | 27 | 25 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $49,211 |
| Graduate Degree | $122,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $135,313 | $60,795 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$135,313
Average Male
$60,795
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.58% of Wainscott residents speak only English, while 5.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 485 | 62 | 12.78% |
| Black | 27 | 5 | 18.52% |
| Other | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100% |
11.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.95%
Male Poverty Rate
8.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wainscott is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wainscott is White, with 12.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50% |
| Some College | 23.39% |
| High School | 20.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.29% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $459,039 |
| Households | $172,500 | $307,122 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $108,553 | $133,188 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
32
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 7.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
76.75%
Born in Wainscott
92.65%
Native Born
7.35%
Foreign Born
6.67%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
92.65% of Wainscott residents were born in the United States, with 76.75% having been born in New York. 6.67% 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 | 574 | -6 | -1.03% |
| 2023 | 580 | -5 | -0.85% |
| 2022 | 585 | 120 | 25.81% |
| 2021 | 465 | 123 | 35.96% |
| 2020 | 342 | -7 | -2.01% |
| 2019 | 349 | 28 | 8.72% |
| 2018 | 321 | -177 | -35.54% |
| 2017 | 498 | -98 | -16.44% |
| 2016 | 596 | -157 | -20.85% |
| 2015 | 753 | 34 | 4.73% |
| 2014 | 719 | 28 | 4.05% |
| 2013 | 691 | 85 | 14.03% |
| 2012 | 606 | 13 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 593 | -57 | -8.77% |
| 2010 | 650 | 0 | 0% |