Demographics in Wading River, NY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Wading River?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

8,393

Male

4,289

51.1%

Female

4,104

48.9%

Median Age

47.0

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

86.4%

Black

3.0%

Hispanic

12.4%

Asian

0.9%

Two or More

2.1%

Other

7.6%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

32.0%

High School or Higher

46.7%

Foreign Born

11.8%

Veterans

5.3%

Married

47.1%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Wading River, NY has a population of 8,393 with a median age of 47.0. The racial makeup is 86.4% White, 12.4% Hispanic, 3.0% Black, 0.9% Asian. About 32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 11.8%.