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Fire Island

County:
Suffolk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
9.169
State:
New York

Fire Island is a CDP located in Suffolk County, New York. Fire Island has a 2026 population of 480. Fire Island is currently growing at a rate of 2.35% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Fire Island is $84,688 with a poverty rate of 6.63%. The median age in Fire Island is 49.7 years: 60.1 years for males, and 48 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.2 males.

480
Total Population
52
Density (mi²)
11 2.35%
Growth

Fire Island Population

Fire Island Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026480112.35%
2025469122.63%

Median Age

Overall: 49.7 years
Female: 48 years
Male: 60.1 years

Fire Island Adults

There are 293 adults, (71 of whom are seniors) in Fire Island.

Sex Ratio

Female: 189 (53.7%)
Male: 163 (46.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Fire Island includes 44.03% White, 25.85% other race, 20.45% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White15544.03%
Other race9125.85%
Black or African American7220.45%
Two or more races349.66%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race9125.85%
Two or more races349.66%
White143.98%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White14140.06%
Black or African American7220.45%

Fire Island Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Fire Island 's average per capita income is $49,375. Household income levels show a median of $84,688. The poverty rate stands at 6.63%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$206,354-
Households$84,688$112,509
Non Families$49,375$68,097
Families-$131,310

$49,375

Average Income

$84,688

Median Household Income

6.63%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)