Wheatley Heights is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Wheatley Heights has a 2024 population of 5,373. Wheatley Heights is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,230 in 2020.
The average household income in Wheatley Heights is $132,305 with a poverty rate of 6.02%. The median age in Wheatley Heights is 36.9 years: 31.8 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheatley Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,064 | 57.4% |
| White | 1,269 | 23.77% |
| Two or more races | 468 | 8.77% |
| Asian | 383 | 7.17% |
| Other race | 154 | 2.88% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,521 | 3.46 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Married | 859 | 4.42 | 99 | 1 |
| Non Family | 386 | 1.05 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Female | 233 | 3.93 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Male | 43 | 3.53 | 100 | 0 |
3.95
Average Family Size
3.46
Average Household Size
93.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 225 | 6.17% |
| Associates Degree | 189 | 5.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 660 | 18.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 700 | 19.18% |
| High School Graduate | 768 | 21.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 409 | 11.21% |
| Some College | 698 | 19.13% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,941 | 1,736 | 733 |
| White | 936 | 881 | 467 |
| Asian | 342 | 134 | 109 |
| Hispanic | 341 | 175 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 222 | 197 | 44 |
| Other Race | 123 | 28 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 49.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,864 | $69,286 | $58,571 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,820 | $88,500 | $80,664 |
| High School Graduate | $34,563 | $15,921 | $47,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,553 | $0 | $55,545 |
| Overall | $56,513 | $60,250 | $56,036 |
| Some College | $61,905 | $62,071 | $61,071 |
$56,513
Average Earnings
$60,250
Average Male
$56,036
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.57% of Wheatley Heights residents speak only English, while 19.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,130 | 150 | 13.27% |
| Black | 3,000 | 135 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic | 556 | 30 | 5.4% |
| Other | 154 | 20 | 12.99% |
| Multiple | 468 | 10 | 2.14% |
6.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.72%
Male Poverty Rate
5.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheatley Heights is White, with 13.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheatley Heights is Multiple, with 2.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.41% |
| Some College | 5.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.36% |
| Male Employed | 6.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.92% |
| Female Employed | 0.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $141,229 | $151,405 |
| Households | $133,125 | $132,305 |
| Married Families | $149,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,188 | $51,601 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
188
Number of Veterans
161
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 68 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 8.84% |
| Black | 72 | 3.37% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 6.65% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 6.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
73.06%
Born in Wheatley Heights
84.69%
Native Born
15.31%
Foreign Born
3.13%
Non Citizen
12.18%
Naturalized
84.69% of Wheatley Heights residents were born in the United States, with 73.06% having been born in New York. 3.13% 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 | 5,373 | 18 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 5,355 | 17 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 5,338 | 188 | 3.65% |
| 2021 | 5,150 | -80 | -1.53% |
| 2020 | 5,230 | 288 | 5.83% |
| 2019 | 4,942 | 21 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 4,921 | -117 | -2.32% |
| 2017 | 5,038 | -38 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 5,076 | -144 | -2.76% |
| 2015 | 5,220 | 9 | 0.17% |
| 2014 | 5,211 | -145 | -2.71% |
| 2013 | 5,356 | 118 | 2.25% |
| 2012 | 5,238 | -285 | -5.16% |
| 2011 | 5,523 | 393 | 7.66% |
| 2010 | 5,130 | 0 | 0% |