Irondequoit, NY

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2024 Population

50,657

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

43.3

0.688% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

9.2%

3.73% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$79,162

2.98% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$182,500

7.99% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

25,763

0.831% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Irondequoit, 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.

98.1% of the residents in Irondequoit, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Irondequoit, NY are Shear Ego International School of Hair Design (162 degrees awarded in 2024) and Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing (126 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Irondequoit, NY was $182,500, and the homeownership rate was 78.8%.

Most people in Irondequoit, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Irondequoit, NY was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Genesee River in Summerville, Irondequoit, NY

Photo by Keith Ewing

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Population & Diversity

Irondequoit, NY is home to a population of 50.7k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.7% of Irondequoit, NY residents were born outside of the country (2.89k people).

In 2024, there were 9.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.5k people) in Irondequoit, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.76k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.84k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2024 Citizenship

98.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.1% of Irondequoit, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Irondequoit, NY was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Irondequoit, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Irondequoit, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.5k ± 1.23k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.76k ± 697
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.84k ± 556

11.2%

Hispanic Population

5.66k people

11.2% of the people in Irondequoit, NY are hispanic (5.66k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Irondequoit, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
492,198 ± 17,010 people
China
414,597 ± 15,642 people
Jamaica
229,554 ± 11,695 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 492,198 New York residents, followed by China with 414,597 and Jamaica with 229,554.

Foreign-Born Population

5.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.89k people

5.99%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.02k people

As of 2024, 5.7% of Irondequoit, NY residents (2.89k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Irondequoit, NY was 5.99%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Irondequoit, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
621 ± 149
Gulf War (2001-)
360 ± 214
Gulf War (1990s)
214 ± 86

Irondequoit, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Irondequoit, NY.

Health

97.3% of the population of Irondequoit, NY has health coverage, with 50.4% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 0.663% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.72%

Uninsured

50.4%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

15.9%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

0.663%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Irondequoit, NY declined by 16.3% from 3.25% to 2.72%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Irondequoit, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Irondequoit, NY employs 25.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Irondequoit, NY were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,694 people), Educational Services (3,596 people), and Retail Trade (2,956 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($82,049), Utilities ($81,691), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($78,403).

Employment

Occupations

25.8k

2024 Value

± 1,229

−0.831%

1 Year decline

± 6.78%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Irondequoit, NY declined at a rate of −0.831%, from 26k employees to 25.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Irondequoit, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,739 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,587 people), and Management Occupations (2,533 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Irondequoit, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

25.8k

2024 Value

± 1,229

−0.831%

1 Year decline

± 6.78%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Irondequoit, NY declined at a rate of −0.831%, from 26k employees to 25.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Irondequoit, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,694 people), Educational Services (3,596 people), and Retail Trade (2,956 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Irondequoit, NY, though some of these residents may live in Irondequoit, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,933

Median earning men ± $4,000

$50,069

Median earning women ± $2,766

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,506), Information ($82,361), and Public Administration ($81,136).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($68,875), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,653), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,868).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Irondequoit, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.565%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Irondequoit, NY awarded 288 degrees. The student population of Irondequoit, NY in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 23 male students and 266 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Irondequoit, NY are White (143 and 49.8%), Black or African American (79 and 27.5%), Hispanic or Latino (43 and 15%), and Two or More Races (16 and 5.57%).

The largest universities in Irondequoit, NY by number of degrees awarded are Shear Ego International School of Hair Design (162 and 56.3%) and Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing (126 and 43.8%).

The most popular majors in Irondequoit, NY are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (126 and 43.8%), General Cosmetology (61 and 21.2%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (35 and 12.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 289 students enrolled in Irondequoit, NY, 7.96% men and 92% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 153 records, of which 92.2% were women and 7.84% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
126 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
61 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Irondequoit, NY was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 126 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Irondequoit, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design
162 degrees awarded
Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing
126 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Shear Ego International School of Hair Design with 162 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 24 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Irondequoit, NY, which is 0.0909 times less than the 264 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 143 degrees mean that there were 1.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 79 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Irondequoit, NY was $182,500 in 2024, which is 0.549 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $169,000 to $182,500, a 7.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Irondequoit, NY is 78.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Irondequoit, NY have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Irondequoit, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$182,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,423

$17,717

Median Property Taxes

±$876

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Irondequoit, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Irondequoit, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.8%

Homeownership

2024

60.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 78.8% of the housing units in Irondequoit, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Irondequoit, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$79,162

Median Household Income

± $3,047

22.5k

Number of Households

± 1,201

In 2024, the median household income of the 22.5k households in Irondequoit, NY grew to $79,162 from the previous year's value of $76,871.

The following chart displays the households in Irondequoit, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Irondequoit, NY is from New York.

0.492

2024 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2023 Wage GINI in New York

In 2024, the income inequality in New York was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76.3%)
Worked At Home (14.5%)
Carpooled (6.35%)

In 2024, 76.3% of workers in Irondequoit, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.5%) and those who carpooled to work (6.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Irondequoit, NY have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.807% of the workforce in Irondequoit, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Irondequoit, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Irondequoit, NY (4.6k out of 50k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Irondequoit, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.