East Islip is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. East Islip has a 2024 population of 13,426. East Islip is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually but its population has increased by 5.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,722 in 2020.
The average household income in East Islip is $175,653 with a poverty rate of 4.45%. The median age in East Islip is 41.3 years: 38.8 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Islip was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,551 | 84.39% |
| Other race | 926 | 6.77% |
| Two or more races | 650 | 4.75% |
| Black or African American | 387 | 2.83% |
| Asian | 145 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,679 | 2.9 | 90 | 10 |
| Married | 2,638 | 3.69 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Non Family | 1,474 | 1.34 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Female | 395 | 2.82 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Male | 172 | 4.2 | 100 | 0 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
90.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 352 | 3.53% |
| Associates Degree | 1,197 | 12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,174 | 21.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,646 | 16.5% |
| High School Graduate | 2,392 | 23.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 197 | 1.97% |
| Some College | 2,019 | 20.24% |
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 | 8,350 | 8,013 | 3,328 |
| Hispanic | 1,201 | 1,023 | 225 |
| Other Race | 500 | 493 | 134 |
| 2+ Races | 348 | 188 | 123 |
| Black | 309 | 297 | 97 |
| Asian | 116 | 94 | 55 |
| Native American | 22 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 98.6%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,274 | $92,824 | $69,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,145 | $108,239 | $103,860 |
| High School Graduate | $61,500 | $69,327 | $51,100 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,375 | $36,982 | $51,083 |
| Overall | $72,240 | $87,670 | $59,555 |
| Some College | $57,436 | $87,637 | $45,313 |
$72,240
Average Earnings
$87,670
Average Male
$59,555
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.46% of East Islip residents speak only English, while 16.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,910 | 297 | 15.55% |
| White | 10,951 | 278 | 2.54% |
| Multiple | 565 | 117 | 20.71% |
| Other | 922 | 113 | 12.26% |
| Black | 368 | 26 | 7.07% |
4.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.26%
Male Poverty Rate
5.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Islip is Multiple, with 20.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Islip is White, with 2.54% 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 4.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.56% |
| High School | 8.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.17% |
| Some College | 1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.51% |
| Female Employed | 1.08% |
| Male Employed | 0.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $174,797 | $200,700 |
| Households | $146,890 | $175,653 |
| Married Families | $191,193 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $77,770 | $114,526 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
406
Number of Veterans
384
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 178 |
| Second Gulf War | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 189 |
| 75+ | 118 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 366 | 3.86% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 3.7% |
| Black | 23 | 6.3% |
| Other Race | 17 | 2.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
85.05%
Born in East Islip
91.08%
Native Born
8.92%
Foreign Born
1.7%
Non Citizen
7.22%
Naturalized
91.08% of East Islip residents were born in the United States, with 85.05% having been born in New York. 1.7% 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 | 13,426 | -75 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 13,501 | -75 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 13,576 | 980 | 7.78% |
| 2021 | 12,596 | -126 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 12,722 | -500 | -3.78% |
| 2019 | 13,222 | -341 | -2.51% |
| 2018 | 13,563 | -53 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 13,616 | -237 | -1.71% |
| 2016 | 13,853 | 51 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 13,802 | -187 | -1.34% |
| 2014 | 13,989 | 193 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 13,796 | -302 | -2.14% |
| 2012 | 14,098 | 473 | 3.47% |
| 2011 | 13,625 | -850 | -5.87% |
| 2010 | 14,475 | 0 | 0% |