Sayville, NY

Census Place

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2024 Population

15,408

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

0.897% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

4.9%

11.4% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$147,120

1.27% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$637,200

3.49% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

7,925

1.03% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Sayville, 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.

99.2% of the residents in Sayville, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sayville, NY are Eastern Suffolk BOCES (175 degrees awarded in 2024) and Eastern Suffolk BOCES (20 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Sayville, NY was $637,200, and the homeownership rate was 77.4%.

Most people in Sayville, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Sayville, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Sayville, NY is home to a population of 15.4k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.13% of Sayville, NY residents were born outside of the country (483 people).

In 2024, there were 21.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.4k people) in Sayville, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 625 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 321 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2024 Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.2% of Sayville, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sayville, NY was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sayville, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.4k ± 1.15k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
625 ± 267
Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
321 ± 206

6.49%

Hispanic Population

1k people

6.49% of the people in Sayville, NY are hispanic (1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sayville, 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

3.13%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

483 people

3.16%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

493 people

As of 2024, 3.13% of Sayville, NY residents (483 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 Sayville, NY was 3.16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
188 ± 68
Gulf War (2001-)
106 ± 86
Korea
97 ± 100

Sayville, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

98.6% of the population of Sayville, NY has health coverage, with 66.9% on employee plans, 6.17% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 0.813% 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, 51.5% were men and 48.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.5% were men and 48.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

1.44%

Uninsured

66.9%

Employer Coverage

6.17%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

0.813%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sayville, NY grew by 19.6% from 1.2% to 1.44%.

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

Economy

The economy of Sayville, NY employs 7.93k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sayville, NY were Educational Services (1,399 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,289 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (805 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($145,667), Wholesale Trade ($122,105), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,568).

Employment

Occupations

7.93k

2024 Value

± 674

1.03%

1 Year growth

± 11.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sayville, NY grew at a rate of 1.03%, from 7.84k employees to 7.93k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sayville, NY, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,041 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (883 people), and Management Occupations (735 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sayville, 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

7.93k

2024 Value

± 674

1.03%

1 Year growth

± 11.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sayville, NY grew at a rate of 1.03%, from 7.84k employees to 7.93k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sayville, NY, are Educational Services (1,399 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,289 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (805 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sayville, NY, though some of these residents may live in Sayville, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$83,701

Median earning men ± $10,594

$66,049

Median earning women ± $7,357

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($121,133), Wholesale Trade ($120,526), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($98,365).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($142,143), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,037), and Public Administration ($114,444).

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 Sayville, 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 Sayville, NY awarded 195 degrees. The student population of Sayville, NY in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 43 male students and 298 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sayville, NY are Black or African American (64 and 32.8%), White (56 and 28.7%), Hispanic or Latino (54 and 27.7%), and Unknown (13 and 6.67%).

The largest universities in Sayville, NY by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Suffolk BOCES (175 and 89.7%) and Eastern Suffolk BOCES (20 and 10.3%).

The most popular majors in Sayville, NY are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (175 and 89.7%) and General Cosmetology (20 and 10.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2024 in Sayville, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 94.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 341 (12.6% men and 87.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 341 students enrolled in Sayville, NY, 12.6% men and 87.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 154 records, of which 85.1% were women and 14.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
175 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sayville, NY was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 175 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Eastern Suffolk BOCES
175 degrees awarded
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Suffolk BOCES with 175 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 21 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sayville, NY, which is 0.121 times less than the 174 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 64 degrees mean that there were 1.14 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 56 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 Sayville, NY was $637,200 in 2024, which is 1.92 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $615,700 to $637,200, a 3.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Sayville, NY is 77.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Sayville, NY have an average commute time of 29.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sayville, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$637,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$16,940

$4,460

Median Property Taxes

±$388

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 Sayville, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

77.4%

Homeownership

2024

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 77.4% of the housing units in Sayville, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sayville, 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.

$147,120

Median Household Income

± $11,314

5.76k

Number of Households

± 485

In 2024, the median household income of the 5.76k households in Sayville, NY grew to $147,120 from the previous year's value of $145,278.

The following chart displays the households in Sayville, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sayville, 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 (75.8%)
Worked At Home (16.2%)
Carpooled (3.74%)

In 2024, 75.8% of workers in Sayville, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.2%) and those who carpooled to work (3.74%).

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

29.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sayville, NY have a longer commute time (29.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.27% of the workforce in Sayville, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sayville, NY (734 out of 15k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sayville, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.