Demographics & People — Wantagh, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,964 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~19,300 |
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| Median Age | 41.2 |
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| Total Households | 5,818 |
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| Family Households | 4,803 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.08 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,506 |
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| Black or African American | 132 |
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| Asian | 727 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,447 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 5,931 |
| Irish | 4,744 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,236 |
| German | 2,945 |
| Other groups | 2,537 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,408 |
| English | 849 |
| Greek | 667 |
| Polish | 625 |
| Russian | 453 |
Language
| English Only | 15,224 |
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| Spanish | 728 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,182 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 486 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,567 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wantagh, New York.
