Demographics & People — Wading River, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,393 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,300 |
| Median Age | 46.7 |
| Total Households | 3,193 |
| Family Households | 2,192 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,254 |
| Black or African American | 248 |
| Asian | 76 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,041 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Italian | 2,258 |
| Irish | 1,969 |
| German | 1,467 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,414 |
| Other groups | 1,049 |
| American | 901 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 563 |
| English | 474 |
| Polish | 432 |
| European | 209 |
Language
| English Only | 7,092 |
| Spanish | 593 |
| Population 5+ | 8,072 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 425 |
| Population 18+ | 6,637 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 17.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wading River, New York.