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Wading River

County:
Suffolk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
9.781
State:
New York

Wading River is a CDP located in Suffolk County, New York. Wading River has a 2026 population of 8,549. Wading River is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% 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 Wading River is $136,549 with a poverty rate of 3.43%. The median age in Wading River is 46.7 years: 40.9 years for males, and 50.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.1 males.

8.5K
Total Population
874
Density (mi²)
52 0.61%
Growth

Wading River Population

Wading River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,549520.61%
20258,497520.62%

Median Age

Overall: 46.7 years
Female: 50.3 years
Male: 40.9 years

Wading River Adults

There are 7,039 adults, (1,743 of whom are seniors) in Wading River.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,240 (50.7%)
Male: 4,119 (49.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wading River includes 82.21% White, 9.44% other race, 3.85% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,87282.21%
Other race7899.44%
Black or African American3223.85%
Two or more races2583.09%
Asian1121.34%
Native American60.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race7899.44%
Two or more races1982.37%
White1511.81%
Black or African American20.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,72180.4%
Black or African American3203.83%
Asian1121.34%
Two or more races600.72%
Native American60.07%

Wading River Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wading River 's average per capita income is $90,588. Household income levels show a median of $136,549. The poverty rate stands at 3.43%.

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$186,250-
Families$157,500$183,863
Households$136,549$157,116
Non Families-$93,648

$90,588

Average Income

$136,549

Median Household Income

3.43%

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)