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Population Review

Holtsville, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Holtsville, New York is 19,250 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 95th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $130,851, the median home value is $483,400, and the median age is 39.7.

19,250

Population

2708

People / sq mi

$130,851

Median Income

$483,400

Median Home Value

Holtsville covers 7.1 sq mi of land at 2708 people per square mile.

About Holtsville, NY

Holtsville is a city in New York with a population of 19,250. It ranks #95 among cities in New York by population. The median age is 39.7, in line with the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Holtsville is $130,851, above the US median of $74,580. 1.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $483,400, with monthly rent averaging $2,192. The homeownership rate of 83.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Holtsville reflects 34.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.8 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White79.7%
Black or African American5.3%
Asian0.2%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$130,851

Median Household Income

$50,444

Per Capita Income

1.7%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$483,400

Median Home Value

$2,192

Median Rent

83.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

89.8%

High School+

34.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

6.4%

Drive Alone

79.4%

Public Transit

6.4%

Work From Home

31.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

4.4%

Foreign Born

82.5%

Non-English at Home

3.9%

Veterans

7.7%

With Disability

95.7%

Health Insurance

98.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management30.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.3%
Construction10.3%
Information7.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.4%
Manufacturing6.1%
Retail Trade4.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.6%
Public Administration4.6%
Transportation & Warehousing2.4%
Agriculture & Mining0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Holtsville, New York has a population of 19,250 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 95th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Holtsville, New York is $130,851, with 1.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Holtsville, New York is $483,400, with median monthly rent at $2,192 and a homeownership rate of 83.8%.

The median age in Holtsville, New York is 39.7 years. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.