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 $106,925 with a poverty rate of 12.02%. The median age in Middle Island is 43.4 years: 40.9 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Middle Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,462 | 76.33% |
| Black or African American | 1,500 | 13.53% |
| Two or more races | 651 | 5.87% |
| Other race | 336 | 3.03% |
| Asian | 105 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.29% |
| 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 | 4,486 | 2.41 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Non Family | 1,890 | 1.35 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Married | 1,679 | 3.2 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Female | 744 | 3.03 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Male | 173 | 3.55 | 100 | 0 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 486 | 6.07% |
| Associates Degree | 683 | 8.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,458 | 18.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,098 | 13.72% |
| High School Graduate | 2,451 | 30.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 156 | 1.95% |
| Some College | 1,670 | 20.87% |
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 | 5,957 | 5,535 | 2,103 |
| Hispanic | 1,029 | 891 | 148 |
| Black | 835 | 768 | 219 |
| 2+ Races | 338 | 322 | 69 |
| Other Race | 289 | 218 | 59 |
| Asian | 105 | 91 | 57 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.27%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,362 | $61,042 | $66,111 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,365 | $147,232 | $58,365 |
| High School Graduate | $50,625 | $77,396 | $29,979 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $18,750 |
| Overall | $60,259 | $80,515 | $46,731 |
| Some College | $61,000 | $79,147 | $50,031 |
$60,259
Average Earnings
$80,515
Average Male
$46,731
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.52% of Middle Island residents speak only English, while 11.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,411 | 595 | 8.03% |
| Black | 1,477 | 437 | 29.59% |
| Hispanic | 1,650 | 243 | 14.73% |
| Multiple | 637 | 186 | 29.2% |
| Asian | 105 | 15 | 14.29% |
| Other | 320 | 9 | 2.81% |
12.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.17%
Male Poverty Rate
15.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Middle Island is Black, with 29.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Middle Island is Other, with 2.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.78% |
| Some College | 14.96% |
| High School | 10.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 74.42% |
| Female Employed | 5.17% |
| Male Employed | 1.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,043 | $126,623 |
| Households | $89,702 | $106,925 |
| Married Families | $146,473 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,016 | $70,381 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
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
652
Number of Veterans
636
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 263 |
| First Gulf War | 149 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 229 |
| 75+ | 156 |
| 35 to 54 | 143 |
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 607 | 8.74% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 6.04% |
| Black | 45 | 4.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
82.3%
Born in Middle Island
90.24%
Native Born
9.76%
Foreign Born
3.79%
Non Citizen
5.97%
Naturalized
90.24% of Middle Island residents were born in the United States, with 82.3% having been born in New York. 3.79% 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% |