Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY

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2023 Population

160,623

0.523% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

48.8

0.412% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.97%

5.55% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$114,805

4.75% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$789,600

6.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

70,129

0.79% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY had a population of 161k people with a median age of 48.8 and a median household income of $114,805. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY grew from 159,787 to 160,623, a 0.523% increase and its median household income grew from $109,603 to $114,805, a 4.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (70%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.38%), Other (Hispanic) (7.02%), White (Hispanic) (4.31%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.19%).

23.7% of the households in Suffolk County (East) 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.

90.7% of the residents in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY are Eastern Suffolk BOCES (486877) (13 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY was $789,600, and the homeownership rate was 81.3%.

Most people in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY borders Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT, Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT, South Central East PUMA, CT, Norwalk & Westport Towns PUMA, CT, Nassau County (Northeast)--Oyster Bay Town (North) & Glen Cove City PUMA, NY, Nassau County (Southeast)--Oyster Bay Town (South) PUMA, NY, Suffolk County (Northwest)--Huntington Town (North) PUMA, NY, Suffolk County (Northwest)--Smithtown Town PUMA, NY, Suffolk County (North Central)--Brookhaven Town (North) PUMA, NY, Suffolk County (South Central)--Brookhaven Town (South) PUMA, NY, Suffolk County (Southwest)--Islip Town (South) PUMA, NY, Suffolk County (Southwest)--Babylon Town (Southeast) PUMA, NY, and South Rhode Island--Washington County PUMA, RI.

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Population & Diversity

Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 161k people, from which 90.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 18.3% of Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (29.5k people).

In 2023, there were 8.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.5k Two+ (Hispanic) and 11.3k 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 Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY are Spanish (25,756 households), Russian (1,008 households), and Polish (995 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

79,354

Women

49.8%

80,089

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 159,443 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

90.7%

2023 Citizenship

90.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 90.7% of Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY was 90.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
112k ± 2.93k
Two+ (Hispanic)
13.5k ± 2.18k
Other (Hispanic)
11.3k ± 1.98k

20.2%

Hispanic Population

32.5k people

20.2% of the people in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY are hispanic (32.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Ecuador
3,523 ± 1,441 people
Mexico
3,050 ± 1,343 people
Colombia
2,943 ± 1,320 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY was Ecuador, the natal country of 3,523 Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY residents, followed by Mexico with 3,050 and Colombia with 2,943.

Foreign-Born Population

18.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

29.5k people

18.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

28.9k people

As of 2023, 18.3% of Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY residents (29.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY was 18.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
25,756 households (16.9%)
Russian
1,008 households (0.66%)
Polish
995 households (0.651%)

23.7% of the households in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 16.9% of the households in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,437 ± 533
Korea
807 ± 270
Gulf War (2001-)
664 ± 237

Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY employs 70.1k people. The largest industries in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY are Construction (8,219 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,193 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,633 people), and the highest paying industries are Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events, agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures ($452,612), Nondepository credit & related activities ($333,792), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($302,143).

Males in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $100,192. The income inequality in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.531, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,380

Women

44%

33,594

Men

56%

The workforce of Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 59,974 people, with 44% woman, and 56% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

70.1k

2022 Value

0.79%

1 Year growth

± 0.79%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.79%, from 69.6k employees to 70.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY, are Other managers (2,251 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,032 people), and Retail salespersons (1,784 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Suffolk County (East) PUMA, 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.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

70.1k

2022 Value

0.79%

1 Year growth

± 0.79%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.79%, from 69.6k employees to 70.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY, are Construction (8,219 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,193 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,633 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,681

Median earning men ± $4,231

$51,660

Median earning women ± $3,258

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($147,597), Information ($132,482), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($95,540).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($83,668), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,318), and Wholesale Trade ($64,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.67M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 1.78% 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 17.2%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY awarded 13 degrees. The student population of Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 10 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY are White (6 and 46.2%), followed by Black or African American (3 and 23.1%), Hispanic or Latino (3 and 23.1%), and Unknown (1 and 7.69%).

The largest universities in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Suffolk BOCES (486877) (13 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY are General Cosmetology (13 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 11 students enrolled in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY, 9.09% men and 90.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6 records, of which 83.3% were women and 16.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

13 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY was General Cosmetology with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Eastern Suffolk BOCES (486877)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

13 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Suffolk BOCES (486877) with 13 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY, which is 0 times less than the 13 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6 degrees mean that there were 2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.51% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (32.9k), Bachelors Degree (29.5k), and Graduate Degree (24.3k).

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 Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY was $789,600 in 2023, which is 2.6 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $739,300 to $789,600, a 6.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY is 81.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 28.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY is $114,805. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY was NYC-Manhattan Community Districts 1 & 2--Financial District & Greenwich Village PUMA, NY with a value of $179,572, followed by Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY and Suffolk County (Northwest)--Huntington Town (South) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $177,181 and $171,948.

Housing

Property

$789,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$22,263

$51,156

Median Property Taxes

±$1,753

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 Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.3%

Homeownership

2023

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81.3% of the housing units in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY was NYC-Manhattan Community Districts 1 & 2--Financial District & Greenwich Village PUMA, NY with a value of $179,572, followed by Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY and Suffolk County (Northwest)--Huntington Town (South) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $177,181 and $171,948.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, 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.

$114,805

Median Household Income

± $4,933

62.9k

Number of Households

± 2,149

In 2023, the median household income of the 62.9k households in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY grew to $114,805 from the previous year's value of $109,603.

The following chart displays the households in Suffolk County (East) 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.531

2022 Wage GINI in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY

0.521

2021 Wage GINI in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY

In 2022, the income inequality in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY was 0.531 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.86% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (66.8%)
Worked At Home (15.9%)
Carpooled (7.59%)

In 2023, 66.8% of workers in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.59%).

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

28.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (28.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.66% of the workforce in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.97% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY (14.2k out of 158k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, 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.

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

92.1% of the population of Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 43.3% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 19.3% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 0.507% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1174 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.508% decrease from the previous year (1180 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1218 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,174 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,174 patients per year. This represents a 0.508% decrease from the previous year (1,180 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.9% under 18 years, 15.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.93%

Uninsured

43.3%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

19.3%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

0.507%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY grew by 1.07% from 7.85% to 7.93%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.