West Bay Shore is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. West Bay Shore has a 2024 population of 4,443. West Bay Shore is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,506 in 2020.
The average household income in West Bay Shore is $159,536 with a poverty rate of 2.28%. The median age in West Bay Shore is 47.2 years: 44.2 years for males, and 49.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Bay Shore was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,905 | 87.32% |
| Two or more races | 183 | 4.09% |
| Black or African American | 138 | 3.09% |
| Asian | 127 | 2.84% |
| Other race | 119 | 2.66% |
| 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 | 1,662 | 2.68 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Married | 1,029 | 3.37 | 96.8 | 3.2 |
| Non Family | 506 | 1.19 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Female | 108 | 2.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 19 | 3.32 | 100 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
96.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 2.85% |
| Associates Degree | 269 | 7.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 856 | 25.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 718 | 21.09% |
| High School Graduate | 826 | 24.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 1.82% |
| Some College | 577 | 16.95% |
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 | 2,998 | 2,866 | 1,337 |
| Hispanic | 182 | 155 | 120 |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 147 | 135 |
| Asian | 127 | 127 | 50 |
| Black | 53 | 53 | 34 |
| Other Race | 53 | 53 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 91.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $112,063 | $143,378 | $90,598 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,339 | $92,366 | $77,946 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,622 | $90,020 | $57,938 |
| Some College | $67,344 | $90,795 | $47,404 |
$68,622
Average Earnings
$90,020
Average Male
$57,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.58% of West Bay Shore residents speak only English, while 11.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,815 | 91 | 2.39% |
| Black | 138 | 11 | 7.97% |
2.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.9%
Male Poverty Rate
2.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Bay Shore is Black, with 7.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Bay Shore is White, with 2.39% 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 6.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.52% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $157,095 | $173,403 |
| Households | $141,131 | $159,536 |
| Married Families | $163,933 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $106,339 | $122,239 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.5%
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
127
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 66 |
| World War II | 34 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 3.68% |
| Other Race | 8 | 12.7% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 4.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
87.75%
Born in West Bay Shore
93.49%
Native Born
6.51%
Foreign Born
0.54%
Non Citizen
5.97%
Naturalized
93.49% of West Bay Shore residents were born in the United States, with 87.75% having been born in New York. 0.54% 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 | 4,443 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 4,457 | -15 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 4,472 | -29 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 4,501 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 4,506 | -295 | -6.14% |
| 2019 | 4,801 | -52 | -1.07% |
| 2018 | 4,853 | 108 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 4,745 | -58 | -1.21% |
| 2016 | 4,803 | 119 | 2.54% |
| 2015 | 4,684 | 113 | 2.47% |
| 2014 | 4,571 | -28 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 4,599 | -77 | -1.65% |
| 2012 | 4,676 | 321 | 7.37% |
| 2011 | 4,355 | -293 | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 4,648 | 0 | 0% |