South Farmingdale, NY

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2021 Population

15,009

1.65% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

44.8

1.36% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

4.43%

0.498% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$136,653

0.539% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$460,700

3.13% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, South Farmingdale, NY had a population of 15k people with a median age of 44.8 and a median household income of $136,653. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South Farmingdale, NY grew from 14,766 to 15,009, a 1.65% increase and its median household income declined from $137,393 to $136,653, a −0.539% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Farmingdale, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.32%), White (Hispanic) (5.13%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.12%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.07%).

None of the households in South Farmingdale, 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.

97% of the residents in South Farmingdale, NY are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in South Farmingdale, NY was $460,700, and the homeownership rate was 93.4%.

Most people in South Farmingdale, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.5 minutes. The average car ownership in South Farmingdale, NY was 2 cars per household.

United States New York Nassau County, NY New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Oyster Bay Town (South) PUMA, NY

Population & Diversity

South Farmingdale, NY is home to a population of 15k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.89% of South Farmingdale, NY residents were born outside of the country (1.34k people).

In 2021, there were 14.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.8k people) in South Farmingdale, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 798 Two+ (Hispanic) and 770 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of South Farmingdale, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in South Farmingdale, NY was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Farmingdale, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
11.8k ± 1.14k
Two+ (Hispanic)
798 ± 438
White (Hispanic)
770 ± 249

12.9%

Hispanic Population

1.94k people

12.9% of the people in South Farmingdale, NY are hispanic (1.94k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Farmingdale, NY as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

8.89%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.34k people

9.27%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.37k people

As of 2021, 8.89% of South Farmingdale, NY residents (1.34k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Farmingdale, NY was 9.27%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
161 ± 103
Korea
59 ± 44
Gulf War (2001-)
48 ± 58

South Farmingdale, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.73 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Farmingdale, NY employs 7.6k people. The largest industries in South Farmingdale, NY are Educational Services (1,172 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,009 people), and Retail Trade (762 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($250,001), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,607), and Public Administration ($85,563).

Employment

Occupations

7.6k

2021 Value

± 654

1.09%

1 Year growth

± 11.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Farmingdale, NY grew at a rate of 1.09%, from 7.51k employees to 7.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Farmingdale, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (958 people), Management Occupations (902 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (773 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Farmingdale, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.6k

2021 Value

± 654

1.09%

1 Year growth

± 11.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Farmingdale, NY grew at a rate of 1.09%, from 7.51k employees to 7.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Farmingdale, NY, are Educational Services (1,172 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,009 people), and Retail Trade (762 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Farmingdale, NY, though some of these residents may live in South Farmingdale, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,214

Median earning men ± $2,071

$58,068

Median earning women ± $7,046

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($105,990), Public Administration ($94,167), and Manufacturing ($80,435).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($103,068), Wholesale Trade ($90,341), and Information ($66,786).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

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

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Domestic Trade

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

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).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

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.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$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.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.63% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.08M), Bachelors Degree (3.3M), and Some college (2.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Farmingdale, NY was $460,700 in 2021, which is 1.88 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $446,700 to $460,700, a 3.13% increase. The homeownership rate in South Farmingdale, NY is 93.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South Farmingdale, NY have an average commute time of 34.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Farmingdale, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Farmingdale, NY is $136,653. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in South Farmingdale, NY was Census Tract 5206 with a value of $154,125, followed by Census Tract 5205.01 and Census Tract 5205.02, with respective values of $134,200 and $128,140.

Property

$460,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,978

$4,411

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

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

Rent vs Own

93.4%

Homeownership

2021

58.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 93.4% of the housing units in South Farmingdale, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 94%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5206
Census Tract 5205.01
Census Tract 5205.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Farmingdale, NY was Census Tract 5206 with a value of $154,125, followed by Census Tract 5205.01 and Census Tract 5205.02, with respective values of $134,200 and $128,140.

The following map shows all of the places in South Farmingdale, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$136,653

Median Household Income

± $16,403

4.72k

Number of Households

± 441

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.72k households in South Farmingdale, NY declined from $136,653 from the previous year's value of $137,393.

The following chart displays the households in South Farmingdale, 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 South Farmingdale, NY is from New York.

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

In 2021, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Public Transit (12.8%)
Worked At Home (7.54%)

In 2021, 74.3% of workers in South Farmingdale, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (12.8%) and those who worked at home (7.54%).

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

34.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Farmingdale, NY have a longer commute time (34.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 8.28% of the workforce in South Farmingdale, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.43% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Farmingdale, NY (664 out of 15k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97% of the population of South Farmingdale, NY has health coverage, with 67.5% on employee plans, 6.93% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 0.194% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nassau County, NY see 696 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.571% decrease from the previous year (700 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 819 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 298 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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696 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nassau County, NY

Primary care physicians in Nassau County, NY see an average of 696 patients per year. This represents a 0.571% decrease from the previous year (700 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Nassau County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 41.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.99%

Uninsured

67.5%

Employer Coverage

6.93%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

0.194%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Farmingdale, NY grew by 6.71% from 2.8% to 2.99%.

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