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Population Review

Huntington, New York Population 2026

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

The population of Huntington, New York is 20,117 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 88th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $162,066, the median home value is $733,000, and the median age is 47.2.

20,117

Population

2633

People / sq mi

$162,066

Median Income

$733,000

Median Home Value

Huntington covers 7.6 sq mi of land at 2633 people per square mile.

About Huntington, NY

Huntington is a city in New York with a population of 20,117. It ranks #88 among cities in New York by population. The median age is 47.2, older than the national median. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

The median household income in Huntington is $162,066, above the US median of $74,580. 2.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $733,000, with monthly rent averaging $2,347. The homeownership rate of 83.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Huntington reflects 67.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 20.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 36.6 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White86.8%
Black or African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$162,066

Median Household Income

$85,372

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$733,000

Median Home Value

$2,347

Median Rent

83.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.1%

High School+

67.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

11.1%

Drive Alone

63.7%

Public Transit

20.2%

Work From Home

36.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.0%

Foreign Born

89.5%

Non-English at Home

3.5%

Veterans

9.7%

With Disability

98.2%

Health Insurance

98.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate18.6%
Information10.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.1%
Manufacturing7.1%
Construction4.8%
Transportation & Warehousing3.2%
Public Administration3.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.9%
Retail Trade2.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Huntington, New York has a population of 20,117 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 88th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Huntington, New York is $162,066, with 2.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Huntington, New York is $733,000, with median monthly rent at $2,347 and a homeownership rate of 83.5%.

The median age in Huntington, New York is 47.2 years. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

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

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