Town · New York
Town of Huntington, New York
Huntington (town), town, in Suffolk County, New York. Huntington (town) had 205,891 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 204,127 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 204,059 (±62). GEOID 3610337000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
205,891
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 204,127 · ACS 2020-2024: 204,059 ±62
Median household income
$168,029
±$3,538 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$715,600
±$7,119 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,358
±$162 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Huntington (town) and what county is it in?
Huntington (town) is a town in Suffolk County, New York. It covers 94.0 square miles of land, 2,171 residents per square mile in 2020.
18 places lie inside the Town of Huntington, the largest Huntington Station (CDP, 34,878 residents in 2020); 1 place lies partly in it.
- Huntington Station CDP, 34,878 in 2020
- Dix Hills CDP, 26,180 in 2020
- East Northport CDP, 20,048 in 2020
- Huntington CDP, 19,645 in 2020
- Melville CDP, 19,284 in 2020
- Greenlawn CDP, 13,661 in 2020
- Elwood CDP, 11,426 in 2020
- Fort Salonga CDP, 9,652 in 2020
- South Huntington CDP, 9,561 in 2020
- Northport village, 7,347 in 2020
- Centerport CDP, 5,822 in 2020
- West Hills CDP, 5,385 in 2020
- Lloyd Harbor village, 3,571 in 2020
- Cold Spring Harbor CDP, 3,064 in 2020
- Halesite CDP, 2,527 in 2020
- Huntington Bay village, 1,446 in 2020
- Eatons Neck CDP, 1,334 in 2020
- Asharoken village, 592 in 2020
- Commack CDP, partly in the town
Huntington (town) is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Huntington (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 205,891 people lived in Huntington (town) on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 204,127 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 204,059 (±62).
| Measure | Huntington (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 204,059±62 | 1,530,146 | +2,341 |
| Households | 71,542±1,052 | 512,565 | +2,789 |
| Average household size | 2.81±0.04 | 2.93 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 73,982±1,036 | 580,772 | no clear change |
Huntington (town)'s population since 2000
From 195,289 in 2000 to 205,891 in 2025: up 5.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Huntington (town) as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Huntington (town)?
The median resident of Huntington (town) is 46.0 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.9%. 13.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Huntington (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0±0.8 | 41.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4%±0.8 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9%±0.7 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 49.2%±0.6 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.9%±1.2 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.4%±1.4 pts | 62.0% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.5%±0.6 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.0%±0.5 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.3%±0.7 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.8%±1.2 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3%±0.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2%±0.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3%±0.4 pts | 4.7% | −1.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.5%±0.5 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 56.5%±1.1 pts | 40.2% | +2.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.7%±1.0 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.5%±0.8 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Huntington (town) earn?
Half of Huntington (town)'s 71,542 households earn less than $168,029 a year (±$3,538), against $130,686 in Suffolk County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $153,209 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $14,820 after inflation. 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Huntington (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $168,029±$3,538 | $130,686 | +$14,820 |
| Mean household income | $215,631±$4,851 | $166,220 | – |
| Per capita income | $77,524±$1,920 | $57,164 | +$5,398 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.0%±0.6 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.7%±1.5 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.7%±0.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6%±0.5 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8%±0.9 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Huntington (town)?
Owners occupy 88.7% of Huntington (town)'s occupied homes and renters 11.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $715,600 by its owner (±$7,119). The median renter pays $2,358 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Huntington (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $715,600±$7,119 | $578,400 | +$25,919 |
| Median gross rent | $2,358±$162 | $2,255 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7%±6.2 pts | 49.0% | −9.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,889±$82 | $3,320 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.7%±1.2 pts | 82.2% | +1.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.3%±1.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Housing units | 73,982±1,036 | 580,772 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.0%±1.2 pts | 79.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.8%±0.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0%±0.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Huntington (town) building?
Builders took permits for 221 new housing units in Huntington (town) in 2025 (221 in single-family houses), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Huntington (town) work and get to work?
64.6% of Huntington (town)'s workers drive alone and 17.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Huntington (town) | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.0%±0.9 pts | 65.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.6%±1.1 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7%±0.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 9.0%±0.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.8%±0.9 pts | 12.0% | +11.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.2 min±0.8 | 31.1 min | −1.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Huntington (town)?
55 census tracts lie mostly in Huntington (town), and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $105,047 (Tract 1122.19) to $250,000 or more (Tract 1122.20).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1118.01Suffolk County | 6,739 | $173,333 |
| Tract 1108.03Suffolk County | 6,203 | $169,896 |
| Tract 1120.02Suffolk County | 5,633 | $162,973 |
| Tract 1122.18Suffolk County | 5,606 | $201,200 |
| Tract 1117.01Suffolk County | 5,406 | $157,948 |
| Tract 1102Suffolk County | 5,375 | $168,000 |
| Tract 1119Suffolk County | 5,369 | $185,745 |
| Tract 1122.13Suffolk County | 5,254 | $210,469 |
| Tract 1110.02Suffolk County | 5,237 | $126,375 |
| Tract 1121.03Suffolk County | 5,087 | $146,875 |
| Tract 1115.03Suffolk County | 5,083 | $131,726 |
| Tract 1103Suffolk County | 4,980 | $225,613 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Huntington (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does Huntington (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Huntington (town) is the 7th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 7th-most populous of 924 in New York.
Huntington (town) ranks 107th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 7th | 924 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 234th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 404th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 107th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 133rd | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 165th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 136th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 1,137th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 234th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 548th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 334th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 307th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 224th | 1,652 |
Huntington (town)'s figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Huntington (town)?
3 of the 57 figures for Huntington (town) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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