Town Demographics and Facts General Note: The demographic numbers and financial breakdowns are reported as per the 2000 US Census data findings. Because a good number of responders reported an ethnic background which included one or more races, the individual numbers and percentages may add up to more than the total reported population. The Town of Babylon is one of the more culturally-mixed municipalities on Long Island. While most town neighborhoods are dominated by one ethnic group or another, as a unit, Babylon's demographics are multi-cultural. According to the 2000 United States Census findings: The town's total population is 211,792 with an average of 3.03 persons living in 69,048 households. Babylon is the most densely populated town in Suffolk County, with 3,996 people per square mile and 53 square miles of land. The median family income is $66,261, although 4.6 percent of Babylon residents live below the poverty line. Almost thirty-seven percent of the town households have an annual income of $75,000 or more. Demographically, the town's ethnic make up is approximately 76 percent white, 16 percent African American, ten percent Hispanic, and two percent Asian. According to the census data, the largest ethnic group, based on ancestry in Babylon Town, is Italian, with 63,967 people claiming to have some or all Italian ancestry. People with all or some Irish ancestry number 43,417; Babylon residents with German ancestry total 31,723. Twenty-six percent of Babylon town residents reported having ancestry made up of various groups other than those listed on the census form. *** The following is a demographic breakdown of the 11757 Zip code:   LINDENHURST VILLAGE One of the largest villages on Long Island based on population, Lindenhurst boasts 27,819 people within 3.8 square miles. The median family income is $67,315. Of the 717 households reporting to have Grandparents as caregivers, 15% are solely responsible for the care of their grandchildren. Nearly five percent of this hamlet's families live below the poverty level. The majority of the population is white (98 percent), with Italian, Irish and German ancestry. The village is seven percent Hispanic and less than one percent African-American. 72 percent of Lindenhurst village residents have lived in their current home for 15 years or more.   NORTH LINDENHURST 11,767 people live in this hamlet of 1.9 square miles. The median family income is $63,642. The population is approximately 88 percent white, 12 percent Hispanic or Latino, four percent African American and 2 percent Asian. Of the 352 households reporting to have Grandparents as caregivers, 13% are solely responsible for the care of their grandchildren. Three percent of North Lindenhurst families live below the poverty level. 66 percent of this hamlet's residents have lived in their current home for 15 years or more.