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Interactive maps of Long Island from 1970-2010 show historical trends in population growth, demographics, education, income, and employment.

Family type on Long Island, 2000-2013

Why is this important? The level of population growth is a fundamental benchmark of how attractive Long Island is as a place to live.  New residents require more housing and services, but can also add to the vibrancy of growing communities, increase sales for local businesses and provide additional tax revenues.  Growth in the working

Change in total population in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, 2000-2013

Share of population by age group on Long Island, 2000-2013

Change in share of family type on Long Island, 1970-2013

Change in total population on Long Island and in other suburban communities, 2010-2013

Racial and ethnic composition on Long Island, 1990-2013

Share of population aged 55 or more: Long Island, New York City and rest of New York region, 2001-2013

Racial Composition by Level of Poverty in LI Schools, 2013

Long Island population, 2000-2013

Population change, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, 2000-2013

Racial and ethnic composition on Long Island, 1990-2012

Long Island population, 2000-2013

Household income distribution of Long Island residents, 2005-2013

Change in total population on Long Island and in other suburban communities, 2008-2012

Change in Share of Family Type on Long Island, 1970-2013

Family type on Long Island, 1970-2012

Share of population by age group on Long Island, 2000-2012

Share of population aged 55 or more: Long Island, New York City and rest of New York region