Suffolk County, NY

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2021 Population

1.52M

2.81% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

6.63%

2.59% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$111,660

5.98% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$436,300

5.41% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

776,067

3.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Suffolk County, NY had a population of 1.52M people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $111,660. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Suffolk County, NY grew from 1.48M to 1.52M, a 2.81% increase and its median household income grew from $105,362 to $111,660, a 5.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Suffolk County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.4%), White (Hispanic) (9.81%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.95%), Other (Hispanic) (5.3%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.02%).

None of the households in Suffolk County, 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.

93.6% of the residents in Suffolk County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Suffolk County, NY are Stony Brook University (8,678 degrees awarded in 2021), Suffolk County Community College (3,554 degrees), and Farmingdale State College (2,430 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Suffolk County, NY was $436,300, and the homeownership rate was 81.8%.

Most people in Suffolk County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Suffolk County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Suffolk County, NY borders Fairfield County, CT, Middlesex County, CT, New Haven County, CT, New London County, CT, Nassau County, NY, and Washington County, RI.

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Population & Diversity

Suffolk County, NY is home to a population of 1.52M people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 15.5% of Suffolk County, NY residents were born outside of the country (236k people).

In 2021, there were 6.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.01M people) in Suffolk County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 149k White (Hispanic) and 106k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.6%

2021 Citizenship

93.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.6% of Suffolk County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Suffolk County, NY was 93.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Suffolk County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.01M ± 1.17k
White (Hispanic)
149k ± 4.41k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 2.06k

19.9%

Hispanic Population

303k people

19.9% of the people in Suffolk County, NY are hispanic (303k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
512,419 ± 17,349 people
China
414,157 ± 15,637 people
Jamaica
233,946 ± 11,806 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 512,419 New York residents, followed by China with 414,157 and Jamaica with 233,946.

Foreign-Born Population

15.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

236k people

15.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

227k people

As of 2021, 15.5% of Suffolk County, NY residents (236k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Suffolk County, NY was 15.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
21,830 ± 887
Gulf War (2001-)
6,936 ± 738
Korea
6,378 ± 629

Suffolk County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Suffolk County, NY employs 776k people. The largest industries in Suffolk County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (123,363 people), Educational Services (95,645 people), and Retail Trade (85,874 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($97,443), Finance & Insurance ($88,801), and Public Administration ($83,970).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,847. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

776k

2021 Value

± 7,362

3.1%

1 Year growth

± 1.32%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Suffolk County, NY grew at a rate of 3.1%, from 753k employees to 776k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Suffolk County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (94,772 people), Sales & Related Occupations (81,924 people), and Management Occupations (81,650 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Suffolk County, 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

776k

2021 Value

± 7,362

3.1%

1 Year growth

± 1.32%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Suffolk County, NY grew at a rate of 3.1%, from 753k employees to 776k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Suffolk County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (123,363 people), Educational Services (95,645 people), and Retail Trade (85,874 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Suffolk County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Suffolk County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,351

Median earning men ± $806

$44,598

Median earning women ± $545

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($103,272), Public Administration ($101,418), and Information ($91,319).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,850), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,636), and Wholesale Trade ($54,024).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

18,413
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
14,221
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
8,982
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$14.7M
Manufacturing
$12.4M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$9.34M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

Showing data for New York.

$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 Suffolk County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Other (1.27%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.27%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Suffolk County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Other (1.27%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Suffolk County, NY 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

In 2021, universities in Suffolk County, NY awarded 16,072 degrees. The student population of Suffolk County, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 27,772 male students and 30,702 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Suffolk County, NY are White (7,202 and 49.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,804 and 19.3%), Asian (2,075 and 14.3%), and Black or African American (1,241 and 8.56%).

The largest universities in Suffolk County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Stony Brook University (8,678 and 54%), Suffolk County Community College (3,554 and 22.1%), and Farmingdale State College (2,430 and 15.1%).

The most popular majors in Suffolk County, NY are General Studies (1,633 and 10.2%), General Business Administration & Management (1,305 and 8.12%), and Computer Science (660 and 4.11%).

The median tuition cost in Suffolk County, NY for a public four year colleges is $7,070 for in-state students and $20,985 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Suffolk County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 51.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 58,474 (47.5% men and 52.5% 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

Universities

In 2021 there were 58,474 students enrolled in Suffolk County, NY, 47.5% men and 52.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,425 records, of which 51.9% were women and 48.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
908 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
585 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
549 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Suffolk County, NY was General Business Administration & Management with 908 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Suffolk County, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Stony Brook University
8,678 degrees awarded
Suffolk County Community College
3,554 degrees awarded
Farmingdale State College
2,430 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stony Brook University with 8,678 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 7,337 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Suffolk County, NY, which is 0.84 times less than the 8,735 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,202 degrees mean that there were 2.57 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,804 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,446) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,550) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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 Suffolk County, NY was $436,300 in 2021, which is 1.78 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $413,900 to $436,300, a 5.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Suffolk County, NY is 81.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Suffolk County, NY have an average commute time of 32.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Suffolk County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Suffolk County, NY is $111,660. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Suffolk County, NY was Census Tract 1122.12 with a value of $250,000, followed by Census Tract 1105.01 and Census Tract 1101.01, with respective values of $216,311 and $215,929.

In 2022, 21.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Suffolk County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.709%.

Housing

Property

$436,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,417

$413,763

Median Property Taxes

±$4,225

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

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

Rent vs Own

81.8%

Homeownership

2021

60.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 81.8% of the housing units in Suffolk County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Suffolk County, 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 1122.12
Census Tract 1105.01
Census Tract 1101.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Suffolk County, NY was Census Tract 1122.12 with a value of $250,000, followed by Census Tract 1105.01 and Census Tract 1101.01, with respective values of $216,311 and $215,929.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Suffolk County, 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.

$111,660

Median Household Income

± $1,368

506k

Number of Households

± 5,672

In 2021, the median household income of the 506k households in Suffolk County, NY grew to $111,660 from the previous year's value of $105,362.

The following chart displays the households in Suffolk County, 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 Suffolk County, 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 (76.7%)
Worked At Home (7.65%)
Carpooled (7.25%)

In 2021, 76.7% of workers in Suffolk County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.65%) and those who carpooled to work (7.25%).

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

32.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Suffolk County, NY have a longer commute time (32.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 7.21% of the workforce in Suffolk County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Suffolk County, 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, 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, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 21.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Suffolk County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.709%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.63% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Suffolk County, NY (99.1k out of 1.5M 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

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

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 6.2% of the children was living in poverty in Suffolk County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 124 in Suffolk County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 37.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.8% of the population of Suffolk County, NY has health coverage, with 58% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 0.464% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Suffolk County, NY see 1389 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.725% increase from the previous year (1379 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1201 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 341 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,389 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Suffolk County, NY

Primary care physicians in Suffolk County, NY see an average of 1,389 patients per year. This represents a 0.725% increase from the previous year (1,379 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.19%

Uninsured

58%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

0.464%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Suffolk County, NY grew by 0.187% from 4.18% to 4.19%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 33.8 in Suffolk County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Suffolk County, NY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 26.5% in Suffolk County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Suffolk County, NY.

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