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Water Mill CDP, NY

ZIP 11976 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 11976

11976 has a population of 2,447 with a median age of 53.2 yrs (45.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.9%+44% vs US avg
x
Black
0.5%-96% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.0%-66% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.5%-49% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
11.8%-46% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.8%+0% vs US avg
x
65+
26.4%+62% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.4%-78% vs US avg
x
High school
14.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Some college
6.2%-79% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
77.2%+129% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
65.4%+36% vs US avg
x
Never married
17.1%-49% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.3%-29% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.1%
x
Diversity Index
20/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
4.0%-65% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.5%+278% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.6%-21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.0%-63% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
PolishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 11976

Poverty Rate
4.0%-65% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.5%+278% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.0%-63% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.6%-21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.0%-88% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,447
Median age53.2
Poverty rate4.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.9%
Hispanic9.5%
Black0.5%
Asian2.0%
Foreign-born52.5%