Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY

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2021 Population
115,429
3.85% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
40.7
2.01% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
9.85%
6.86% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$99,702
5.62% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$383,300
5.3% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
58,311
5.81% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY had a population of 115k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $99,702. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew from 111,149 to 115,429, a 3.85% increase and its median household income grew from $94,397 to $99,702, a 5.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (41.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.1%), Other (Hispanic) (10.3%), White (Hispanic) (9.44%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.76%).

30.6% of the households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91% of the residents in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Suffolk County (West Central)--Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center (242 degrees awarded in 2021) and Island Drafting and Technical Institute (38 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was $383,300, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%.

Most people in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 115k people, from which 91% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.5% of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (25.9k people).

In 2021, there were 1.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.7k people) in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Spanish (21,602 households), Haitian (1,742 households), and Polish (1,384 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
59,805
Women
51.8%
55,589
Men
48.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 115,394 inhabitants, with 48.2% men, and 51.8% women.

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Citizenship

91%
2021 Citizenship
90.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91% of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 90.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    47.7k ± 2.5k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    27.8k ± 1.65k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    11.9k ± 1.82k
26.5%
Hispanic Population
30.6k people

In 2021, there were 1.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.7k people) in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

26.5% of the people in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are hispanic (30.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    5,278 ± 1,742 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    3,263 ± 1,382 people
  3. Jamaica
    2,611 ± 1,240 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was El Salvador, the natal country of 5,278 Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 3,263 and Jamaica with 2,611.

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Foreign-Born Population

22.5%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
25.9k people
23%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
25.6k people

As of 2021, 22.5% of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents (25.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 23%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    21,602 households (19.9%)
  2. Haitian
    1,742 households (1.6%)
  3. Polish
    1,384 households (1.27%)

30.6% of the households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 19.9% of the households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,049 ± 211
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    692 ± 369
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    457 ± 166

Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY employs 58.3k people. The largest industries in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (4,447 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,739 people), and Construction (3,408 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($184,564), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($130,391), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($105,743).

Males in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,245. The income inequality in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
27,026
Women
49%
28,083
Men
51%

The workforce of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 55,109 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

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Occupations

58.3k
2021 Value
5.81%
1 Year growth
± 5.81%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 5.81%, from 55.1k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,607 people), Retail salespersons (1,534 people), and Cashiers (1,482 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

58.3k
2021 Value
5.81%
1 Year growth
± 5.81%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 5.81%, from 55.1k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,447 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,739 people), and Construction (3,408 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$52,666
Median earning men ± $2,224
$40,911
Median earning women ± $1,664

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($95,235), Information ($88,216), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,354).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($66,661), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,102), and Construction ($50,814).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $158B
  2. $72.3B
  3. $71.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B
2020 Value in New York
$1.62T
Projected 2050 Value in New York
100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $65.9B
  2. $49.6B
  3. $30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

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flagCivics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer
Senator from New York3
Assumed office on January 3, 1999
Kirsten Gillibrand
Senator from New York1
Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2021, universities in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY awarded 280 degrees. The student population of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 239 male students and 17 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are White (119 and 42.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (75 and 26.8%), Black or African American (62 and 22.1%), and Unknown (14 and 5%).

The largest universities in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center (242 and 86.4%) and Island Drafting and Technical Institute (38 and 13.6%).

The most popular majors in Suffolk County (West Central)--Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Electrical & Electronics Engineering (150 and 53.6%), HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (92 and 32.9%), and Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD (25 and 8.93%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 256 students enrolled in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, 93.4% men and 6.64% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 108 records, of which 7.41% were women and 92.6% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Suffolk County (West Central)--Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD with 25 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 242 degrees awarded
  2. 38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center with 242 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 266 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, which is 19 times more than the 14 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 119 degrees mean that there were 1.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 75 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($16,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($450) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,550) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 3.91% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.97% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (28.4k), Some college (17.5k), and Bachelors Degree (14.3k).

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The median property value in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was $383,300 in 2021, which is 1.57 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $364,000 to $383,300, a 5.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY is 75.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 31.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY is $99,702. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Property

$383,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,808
$26,845
Median Property Taxes
±$1,183

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Rent vs Own

75.1%
Homeownership
2021
62.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 75.1% of the housing units in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$99,702
Median Household Income
± $4,259
35.8k
Number of Households
± 1,581

In 2021, the median household income of the 35.8k households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew to $99,702 from the previous year's value of $94,397.

The following chart displays the households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

0.429
2021 Wage GINI in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY
0.428
2020 Wage GINI in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.382% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (73.3%)
  2. Public Transit (8.53%)
  3. Carpooled (7%)

In 2021, 73.3% of workers in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (8.53%) and those who carpooled to work (7%).

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Commute Time

31.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (31.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.89% of the workforce in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.85% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY (11.1k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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95.1% of the population of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 53.3% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,180 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.89%
Uninsured
53.3%
Employer Coverage
17.7%
Medicaid
11.3%
Medicare
12%
Non-Group
0.8%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew by 11% from 4.4% to 4.89%.

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