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
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Huntington covers 7.6 sq mi of land at 2633 people per square mile.
About Huntington, NY
What sets Huntington apart is money: median household income runs $162,066, above the US median of $78,538. Huntington is a city in New York with a population of 20,117.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $162,066, above the US median of $78,538. Only 2.4% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $733,000, with typical rent around $2,347.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 67.8% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 20.2% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 37 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Huntington firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 24.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 18.6% |
| Information | 10.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7.1% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.2% |
| Public Administration | 3.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.9% |
| Retail Trade | 2.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.