Oyster Bay town is located in Nassau County New York. Oyster Bay town has a 2024 population of 297,155. Oyster Bay town is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -1.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 300,272 in 2020.
The average household income in Oyster Bay town is $210,212 with a poverty rate of 3.97%. The median age in Oyster Bay town is 44.2 years: 43.3 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oyster Bay town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 215,621 | 71.99% |
| Asian | 45,279 | 15.12% |
| Two or more races | 20,854 | 6.96% |
| Other race | 10,161 | 3.39% |
| Black or African American | 7,025 | 2.35% |
| Native American | 508 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.02% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 100,209 | 2.94 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Married | 66,960 | 3.43 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Non Family | 20,991 | 1.19 | 76 | 24 |
| Female | 8,385 | 3.27 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Male | 3,873 | 3.21 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
89.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,906 | 2.31% |
| Associates Degree | 16,878 | 7.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 61,305 | 28.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 55,060 | 25.94% |
| High School Graduate | 40,841 | 19.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,337 | 2.51% |
| Some College | 27,916 | 13.15% |
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 | 154,417 | 149,569 | 84,244 |
| Asian | 29,378 | 26,943 | 20,330 |
| Hispanic | 18,581 | 16,325 | 6,810 |
| 2+ Races | 11,536 | 10,603 | 5,453 |
| Other Race | 6,885 | 5,762 | 1,851 |
| Black | 4,845 | 4,419 | 2,078 |
| Native American | 195 | 149 | 60 |
| Islander | 49 | 49 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,658 | $109,350 | $70,704 |
| Graduate Degree | $117,754 | $141,909 | $101,153 |
| High School Graduate | $50,395 | $66,780 | $35,244 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,410 | $34,035 | $26,473 |
| Overall | $83,680 | $100,786 | $66,367 |
| Some College | $65,942 | $83,009 | $51,768 |
$83,680
Average Earnings
$100,786
Average Male
$66,367
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.95% of Oyster Bay town residents speak only English, while 24.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 204,016 | 7,405 | 3.63% |
| Asian | 45,019 | 1,914 | 4.25% |
| Hispanic | 31,341 | 1,447 | 4.62% |
| Multiple | 20,638 | 951 | 4.61% |
| Other | 10,013 | 530 | 5.29% |
| Black | 6,355 | 442 | 6.96% |
| Native | 508 | 70 | 13.78% |
3.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.5%
Male Poverty Rate
4.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oyster Bay town is Native, with 13.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oyster Bay town is White, with 3.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.24% |
| High School | 6.82% |
| Some College | 3.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 10.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.38% |
| Female Employed | 1.8% |
| Male Employed | 1.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $187,304 | $239,002 |
| Households | $159,530 | $210,212 |
| Married Families | $203,820 | $254,758 |
| Non Families | $65,949 | $92,683 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.4%
Male Marriage Rate
56.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
7,508
Number of Veterans
7,138
Male Veterans
370
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3,170 |
| Korea | 1,027 |
| Second Gulf War | 911 |
| First Gulf War | 644 |
| World War II | 366 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 3,772 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,907 |
| 35 to 54 | 837 |
| 55 to 64 | 609 |
| 18 to 34 | 383 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,774 | 3.85% |
| Hispanic | 373 | 1.7% |
| 2+ Races | 371 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 194 | 0.6% |
| Black | 132 | 2.27% |
| Other Race | 37 | 0.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
75.56%
Born in Oyster Bay town
82.85%
Native Born
17.15%
Foreign Born
4.72%
Non Citizen
12.43%
Naturalized
82.85% of Oyster Bay town residents were born in the United States, with 75.56% having been born in New York. 4.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 294,020 | -627 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 294,647 | -627 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 295,274 | -627 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 295,901 | -627 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 296,528 | -627 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 297,155 | -627 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 297,782 | -627 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 298,409 | -1,824 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 300,233 | -39 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 300,272 | 2,360 | 0.79% |
| 2019 | 297,912 | -403 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 298,315 | 445 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 297,870 | 447 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 297,423 | 255 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 297,168 | 162 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 297,006 | 962 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 296,044 | 437 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 295,607 | 573 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 295,034 | 1,044 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 293,990 | 0 | 0% |