Shrub Oak, NY

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    2024 Population
    2,498
    US Senator
    Chuck Schumer
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    47.3
    28.5% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    0.841%
    22.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $172,778
    1.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $515,200
    3.29% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,551
    8.55% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Shrub Oak, 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.

    96.2% of the residents in Shrub Oak, NY are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Shrub Oak, NY was $515,200, and the homeownership rate was 67.2%.

    Most people in Shrub Oak, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Shrub Oak, NY was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesNew YorkWestchester County, NYNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PAWestchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY

    Population & Diversity

    Shrub Oak, NY is home to a population of 2.5k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.45% of Shrub Oak, NY residents were born outside of the country (211 people).

    In 2024, there were 16.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.16k people) in Shrub Oak, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 134 Other (Hispanic) and 54 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    84.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.2% of Shrub Oak, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Shrub Oak, NY was 84.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shrub Oak, NY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.16k ± 715
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      134 ± 173
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      54 ± 49
    7.81%
    Hispanic Population
    195 people

    In 2024, there were 16.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.16k people) in Shrub Oak, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 134 Other (Hispanic) and 54 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    7.81% of the people in Shrub Oak, NY are hispanic (195 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      492,198 ± 17,010 people
    2. China
      414,597 ± 15,642 people
    3. 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.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.45%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    211 people
    16%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    444 people

    As of 2024, 8.45% of Shrub Oak, NY residents (211 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 Shrub Oak, NY was 16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      25 ± 33
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      18 ± 31

    Shrub Oak, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    99% of the population of Shrub Oak, NY has health coverage, with 78.3% on employee plans, 2.72% on Medicaid, 9.93% on Medicare, 7.69% on non-group plans, and 0.4% 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, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.8% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 47% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    0.961%
    Uninsured
    78.3%
    Employer Coverage
    2.72%
    Medicaid
    9.93%
    Medicare
    7.69%
    Non-Group
    0.4%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shrub Oak, NY declined by 86.6% from 7.15% to 0.961%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Shrub Oak, NY employs 1.55k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Shrub Oak, NY were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (383 people), Educational Services (326 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (230 people), and the highest paying industries were Retail Trade ($172,760), Utilities ($149,653), and Information ($113,843).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.55k
    2024 Value
    ± 535
    −8.55%
    1 Year decline
    ± 52.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Shrub Oak, NY declined at a rate of −8.55%, from 1.7k employees to 1.55k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shrub Oak, NY, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations (328 people), Management Occupations (239 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (209 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shrub Oak, NY.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.55k
    2024 Value
    ± 535
    −8.55%
    1 Year decline
    ± 52.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Shrub Oak, NY declined at a rate of −8.55%, from 1.7k employees to 1.55k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shrub Oak, NY, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (383 people), Educational Services (326 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (230 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shrub Oak, NY, though some of these residents may live in Shrub Oak, 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

    $84,874
    Median earning men ± $37,076
    $74,283
    Median earning women ± $19,401

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($124,545), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($83,852), and Manufacturing ($57,969).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($148,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($89,142), and Retail Trade ($59,000).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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

    Voting results are not available for Shrub Oak, NY. Showing the available data for New York.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (55.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    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.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Shrub Oak, NY was $515,200 in 2024, which is 1.55 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $498,800 to $515,200, a 3.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Shrub Oak, NY is 67.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Shrub Oak, NY have an average commute time of 32.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shrub Oak, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $515,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$110,954
    $653
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$242

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

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    Rent vs Own

    67.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    54.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.2% of the housing units in Shrub Oak, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.1%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $172,778
    Median Household Income
    ± $77,626
    972
    Number of Households
    ± 301

    In 2024, the median household income of the 972 households in Shrub Oak, NY grew to $172,778 from the previous year's value of $170,225.

    The following chart displays the households in Shrub Oak, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Shrub Oak, 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (83.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (6.36%)
    3. Carpooled (5.65%)

    In 2024, 83.6% of workers in Shrub Oak, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.36%) and those who carpooled to work (5.65%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    32.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Shrub Oak, NY have a longer commute time (32.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.15% of the workforce in Shrub Oak, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    0.841% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shrub Oak, NY (21 out of 2.5k 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 75+, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Shrub Oak, NY is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    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.

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