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 $137,595 with a poverty rate of 5.2%. The median age in Wheatley Heights is 38.1 years: 32.6 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 | 2,878 | 54.65% |
| White | 1,004 | 19.07% |
| Two or more races | 813 | 15.44% |
| Asian | 369 | 7.01% |
| Other race | 202 | 3.84% |
| 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 | 1,499 | 3.47 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Married | 803 | 4.6 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 394 | 1.07 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 220 | 3.48 | 90 | 10 |
| Male | 82 | 3.96 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
4.01
Average Family Size
3.47
Average Household Size
90.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 214 | 5.94% |
| Associates Degree | 148 | 4.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 672 | 18.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 576 | 16% |
| High School Graduate | 898 | 24.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 377 | 10.47% |
| Some College | 715 | 19.86% |
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 | 1,882 | 1,715 | 664 |
| White | 774 | 717 | 331 |
| Hispanic | 557 | 400 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 370 | 340 | 145 |
| Asian | 342 | 132 | 100 |
| Other Race | 146 | 50 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,054 | $86,375 | $46,473 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,722 | $88,750 | $57,115 |
| High School Graduate | $37,407 | $35,641 | $43,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,076 | $0 | $58,043 |
| Overall | $56,591 | $64,545 | $54,188 |
| Some College | $60,114 | $63,796 | $49,886 |
$56,591
Average Earnings
$64,545
Average Male
$54,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.28% of Wheatley Heights residents speak only English, while 27.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,832 | 137 | 4.84% |
| White | 877 | 112 | 12.77% |
| Hispanic | 1,000 | 64 | 6.4% |
| Multiple | 813 | 14 | 1.72% |
| Other | 202 | 7 | 3.47% |
5.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.2%
Male Poverty Rate
6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheatley Heights is White, with 12.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheatley Heights is Multiple, with 1.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.47% |
| Some College | 4.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.48% |
| Male Employed | 1.56% |
| Female Employed | 1.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $147,808 | $158,543 |
| Households | $127,589 | $137,595 |
| Married Families | $174,315 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,786 | $53,614 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
222
Number of Veterans
199
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Vietnam | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
| 75+ | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 11.82% |
| Black | 75 | 3.63% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 8.61% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 8.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
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
70.53%
Born in Wheatley Heights
83.02%
Native Born
16.98%
Foreign Born
3.76%
Non Citizen
13.22%
Naturalized
83.02% of Wheatley Heights residents were born in the United States, with 70.53% having been born in New York. 3.76% 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% |