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Population Review

North Wantagh, New York Population 2026

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

The population of North Wantagh, New York is 11,716 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 168th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $164,798, the median home value is $606,800, and the median age is 44.0.

11,716

Population

6157

People / sq mi

$164,798

Median Income

$606,800

Median Home Value

North Wantagh covers 1.9 sq mi of land at 6157 people per square mile.

About North Wantagh, NY

North Wantagh is a city in New York with a population of 11,716. It ranks #168 among cities in New York by population. The median age is 44.0, older than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in North Wantagh is $164,798, above the US median of $74,580. 1.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $606,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,788. The homeownership rate of 95.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in North Wantagh reflects 48.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 35.9 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White82.3%
Black or African American2.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$164,798

Median Household Income

$64,253

Per Capita Income

1.4%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$606,800

Median Home Value

$1,788

Median Rent

95.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.2%

High School+

48.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

13.1%

Drive Alone

71.9%

Public Transit

7.1%

Work From Home

35.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

2.7%

Foreign Born

88.9%

Non-English at Home

4.0%

Veterans

7.8%

With Disability

98.9%

Health Insurance

97.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management34.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.8%
Public Administration8.5%
Information8.0%
Construction7.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services4.4%
Manufacturing3.9%
Retail Trade3.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.1%
Transportation & Warehousing1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

North Wantagh, New York has a population of 11,716 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 168th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in North Wantagh, New York is $164,798, with 1.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in North Wantagh, New York is $606,800, with median monthly rent at $1,788 and a homeownership rate of 95.1%.

The median age in North Wantagh, New York is 44.0 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

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

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