West Babylon, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of West Babylon, New York is 43,239 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest city in New York. The median household income is $127,785, the median home value is $490,500, and the median age is 40.8.
43,239
Population
5114
People / sq mi
$127,785
Median Income
$490,500
Median Home Value
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West Babylon covers 8.5 sq mi of land at 5114 people per square mile.
About West Babylon, NY
West Babylon is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 4.5% of the population. With 43,239 residents, West Babylon is a city in New York. It ranks #23 among cities in New York by population.
Households take in a median $127,785, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 2.8%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $490,500, with typical rent around $2,136.
32.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 10.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$127,785
Median Household Income
$50,559
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$490,500
Median Home Value
$2,136
Median Rent
75.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.2%
High School+
32.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.5%
Drive Alone
74.8%
Public Transit
10.0%
Work From Home
32.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
4.5%
Foreign Born
78.5%
Non-English at Home
4.7%
Veterans
9.8%
With Disability
94.8%
Health Insurance
96.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7.4% |
| Construction | 7.3% |
| Information | 6.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.5% |
| Retail Trade | 6.1% |
| Public Administration | 5.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Babylon, New York has a population of 43,239 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest city in New York.
The median household income in West Babylon, New York is $127,785, with 2.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in West Babylon, New York is $490,500, with median monthly rent at $2,136 and a homeownership rate of 75.6%.
The median age in West Babylon, New York is 40.8 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.