Barnum Island is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. Barnum Island has a 2024 population of 2,343. Barnum Island is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -9.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,596 in 2020.
The average household income in Barnum Island is $134,628 with a poverty rate of 4.66%. The median age in Barnum Island is 45.1 years: 41.9 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barnum Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,837 | 78.07% |
| Two or more races | 172 | 7.31% |
| Other race | 147 | 6.25% |
| Asian | 123 | 5.23% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 3.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 880 | 2.67 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Married | 491 | 2.97 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 233 | 1.44 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Female | 94 | 3.82 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Male | 62 | 3.16 | 100 | 0 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
81.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 0.7% |
| Associates Degree | 180 | 9.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 536 | 29.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 244 | 13.22% |
| High School Graduate | 520 | 28.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 3.14% |
| Some College | 294 | 15.93% |
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 | 1,454 | 1,413 | 625 |
| Hispanic | 122 | 95 | 11 |
| Other Race | 91 | 91 | 42 |
| Asian | 85 | 85 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 79 | 42 |
| Black | 74 | 71 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 53.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,049 | $47,650 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,455 | $0 | $70,865 |
| High School Graduate | $77,821 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,319 | $72,115 | $53,056 |
| Some College | $103,358 | $103,694 | $68,393 |
$68,319
Average Earnings
$72,115
Average Male
$53,056
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.39% of Barnum Island residents speak only English, while 17.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,775 | 77 | 4.34% |
| Black | 74 | 31 | 41.89% |
4.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.16%
Male Poverty Rate
2.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barnum Island is Black, with 41.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barnum Island is White, with 4.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.23% |
| Some College | 0.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Male Employed | 2.28% |
| Female Employed | 1.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,257 | $143,573 |
| Households | $113,203 | $134,628 |
| Married Families | $121,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $107,948 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.0%
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
110
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 68 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 4.22% |
| Other Race | 35 | 38.46% |
| Black | 7 | 9.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
74.84%
Born in Barnum Island
81%
Native Born
19%
Foreign Born
1.74%
Non Citizen
17.25%
Naturalized
81% of Barnum Island residents were born in the United States, with 74.84% having been born in New York. 1.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,343 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 2,348 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 2,353 | -166 | -6.59% |
| 2021 | 2,519 | -77 | -2.97% |
| 2020 | 2,596 | 180 | 7.45% |
| 2019 | 2,416 | 169 | 7.52% |
| 2018 | 2,247 | -200 | -8.17% |
| 2017 | 2,447 | 48 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2,399 | 173 | 7.77% |
| 2015 | 2,226 | -263 | -10.57% |
| 2014 | 2,489 | -53 | -2.08% |
| 2013 | 2,542 | -37 | -1.43% |
| 2012 | 2,579 | 141 | 5.78% |
| 2011 | 2,438 | 24 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 2,414 | 0 | 0% |