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Population Review

Middle Island, New York Population 2026

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

The population of Middle Island, New York is 11,086 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 177th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $89,702, the median home value is $347,900, and the median age is 43.4.

11,086

Population

1349

People / sq mi

$89,702

Median Income

$347,900

Median Home Value

Middle Island covers 8.2 sq mi of land at 1349 people per square mile.

About Middle Island, NY

Middle Island is a city in New York with a population of 11,086. It ranks #177 among cities in New York by population. The median age is 43.4, older than the national median. The population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

The median household income in Middle Island is $89,702, above the US median of $74,580. 5.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $347,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,774. The homeownership rate of 66.7% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Middle Island reflects 31.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.6 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White76.3%
Black or African American13.5%
Asian0.3%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$89,702

Median Household Income

$44,163

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$347,900

Median Home Value

$1,774

Median Rent

66.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.0%

High School+

31.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.0%

Drive Alone

81.0%

Public Transit

6.8%

Work From Home

31.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

6.7%

Foreign Born

88.5%

Non-English at Home

7.4%

Veterans

14.4%

With Disability

97.6%

Health Insurance

93.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management27.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.3%
Manufacturing9.6%
Retail Trade9.2%
Construction6.9%
Public Administration6.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services3.5%
Information3.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.8%
Transportation & Warehousing1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Middle Island, New York has a population of 11,086 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 177th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Middle Island, New York is $89,702, with 5.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Middle Island, New York is $347,900, with median monthly rent at $1,774 and a homeownership rate of 66.7%.

The median age in Middle Island, New York is 43.4 years. The population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

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

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