Demographics & People — West Islip, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,559 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~27,600 |
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| Median Age | 38.5 |
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| Total Households | 8,510 |
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| Family Households | 7,008 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.09 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,388 |
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| Black or African American | 322 |
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| Asian | 473 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,279 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 9,106 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,795 |
| Irish | 6,580 |
| German | 3,847 |
| Other groups | 3,594 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,833 |
| English | 1,600 |
| Polish | 1,524 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 897 |
| American | 888 |
Language
| English Only | 22,130 |
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| Spanish | 1,362 |
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| Population 5+ | 24,877 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 847 |
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| Population 18+ | 21,659 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.9% |
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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 West Islip, New York.
