Suffern, NY

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Suffern Overview

11,376
TOTAL POPULATION
5,259
MALE POPULATION
6,117
FEMALE POPULATION
85.97
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.31
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$49,566
PER CAPITA INCOME
$128,993
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$94,688
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,679
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,330
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Suffern Zip Codes

Suffern Area Codes

Race in Suffern

The most populous races in Suffern are White / Caucasian (7,262 | 63.8%), Hispanic or Latino (2,023 | 17.8%), and Black / African American (1,632 | 14.3%).
Race in Suffern
Race# Population% Population
Asian7646.7%
Black / African American1,63214.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,02317.8%
Native / Alaskan1701.5%
White / Caucasian7,26263.8%
Two or more Races5434.8%
Some other Race1,0058.8%
Total11,376100.0%

Ancestry in Suffern

The most populous ancestries reported in Suffern are Italian (1,700 | 14.9%), Irish (1,354 | 11.9%), Mexican (899 | 7.9%), American (774 | 6.8%), and Polish (756 | 6.7%), together accounting for 48.2% of all Suffern residents.
Ancestry in Suffern
Ancestry# Population% Population
African180.2%
Albanian190.2%
American7746.8%
Arab790.7%
Austrian380.3%
Bhutanese250.2%
Brazilian440.4%
British170.2%
Bulgarian530.5%
Burmese490.4%
Canadian160.1%
Central American1361.2%
Central American Indian640.6%
Cherokee50.0%
Chilean340.3%
Colombian870.8%
Costa Rican620.5%
Croatian90.1%
Cuban320.3%
Czech430.4%
Czechoslovakian70.1%
Danish110.1%
Dominican1521.3%
Dutch2392.1%
Dutch West Indian470.4%
Eastern European700.6%
Ecuadorian1201.1%
Egyptian450.4%
English4954.3%
European2091.8%
Filipino110.1%
French460.4%
French Canadian970.9%
German6916.1%
Guatemalan660.6%
Guyanese110.1%
Haitian6846.0%
Hungarian830.7%
Indian (Asian)3533.1%
Irish1,35411.9%
Israeli290.3%
Italian1,70014.9%
Jamaican1651.5%
Korean620.5%
Latvian370.3%
Lebanese40.0%
Lithuanian200.2%
Mexican8997.9%
Mexican American Indian1491.3%
Nicaraguan80.1%
Nigerian1791.6%
Northern European120.1%
Norwegian880.8%
Polish7566.7%
Puerto Rican4363.8%
Romanian530.5%
Russian4564.0%
Scandinavian100.1%
Scotch-Irish970.9%
Scottish1030.9%
Sierra Leonean310.3%
Slavic80.1%
Slovak80.1%
South African90.1%
South American2412.1%
South American Indian550.5%
Spaniard70.1%
Sri Lankan920.8%
Subsaharan African2782.4%
Swedish540.5%
Syrian50.0%
Thai2552.2%
U.S. Virgin Islander300.3%
Ukrainian1871.6%
Welsh480.4%
West Indian460.4%
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Immigrants in Suffern

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Suffern came from Latin America (1,386 | 12.2%), Central America (645 | 5.7%), Caribbean (520 | 4.6%), Asia (507 | 4.5%), and Europe (485 | 4.3%), together accounting for 31.1% of all Suffern residents.
Immigrants in Suffern
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa3112.7%
Asia5074.5%
Belarus90.1%
Brazil440.4%
Bulgaria440.4%
Cameroon140.1%
Canada150.1%
Caribbean5204.6%
Central America6455.7%
Chile340.3%
China360.3%
Colombia200.2%
Costa Rica270.2%
Croatia90.1%
Denmark110.1%
Dominican Republic140.1%
Eastern Africa80.1%
Eastern Asia590.5%
Eastern Europe2592.3%
Ecuador910.8%
Egypt550.5%
England160.1%
Europe4854.3%
Guatemala1711.5%
Guyana320.3%
Haiti4303.8%
Hungary240.2%
India1521.3%
Indonesia1191.1%
Ireland440.4%
Israel320.3%
Italy960.8%
Jamaica620.5%
Japan90.1%
Kenya80.1%
Korea140.1%
Latin America1,38612.2%
Mexico4443.9%
Middle Africa140.1%
Moldova150.1%
Nicaragua30.0%
Nigeria1291.1%
Northern Africa840.7%
Northern Europe960.8%
Pakistan600.5%
Philippines220.2%
Poland490.4%
Romania80.1%
Russia450.4%
Saudi Arabia130.1%
Scotland60.1%
Sierra Leone490.4%
South Africa90.1%
South America2211.9%
South Central Asia2282.0%
South Eastern Asia1751.5%
Southern Europe1020.9%
Spain60.1%
Sudan290.3%
Sweden90.1%
Ukraine400.4%
Vietnam340.3%
Western Africa1781.6%
Western Asia450.4%
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Sex and Age in Suffern

Sex and Age in Suffern

The most populous age groups in Suffern are 15 to 19 Years (498 | 9.5%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (519 | 8.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Suffern
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years252 (4.8%)352 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years387 (7.4%)175 (2.9%)
10 to 14 Years337 (6.4%)335 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years498 (9.5%)205 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Years170 (3.2%)493 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years266 (5.1%)281 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years264 (5.0%)324 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Years425 (8.1%)410 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years396 (7.5%)421 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years341 (6.5%)282 (4.6%)
50 to 54 Years456 (8.7%)519 (8.5%)
55 to 59 Years469 (8.9%)421 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years251 (4.8%)437 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years160 (3.0%)481 (7.9%)
70 to 74 Years264 (5.0%)275 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years174 (3.3%)381 (6.2%)
80 to 84 Years48 (0.9%)153 (2.5%)
85 Years and over101 (1.9%)172 (2.8%)
Total5,259 (100.0%)6,117 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Suffern

Median Family Size in Suffern

The median family size in Suffern is 3.26 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,064 | 77.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.32 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (98 | 3.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.51 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Suffern
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,064 (77.1%)3.32
Single Male/Father98 (3.7%)2.51
Single Female/Mother516 (19.3%)3.19
Total Families2,678 (100.0%)3.26

Median Household Size in Suffern

The median household size in Suffern is 2.39 persons per household, with single female/mother households (516 | 11.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.56 persons per household. non-family households (1,985 | 42.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Suffern
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,064 (44.3%)3.32
Single Male/Father98 (2.1%)2.61
Single Female/Mother516 (11.1%)3.56
Non-family1,985 (42.6%)1.10
Total Households4,663 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Suffern

Out of a total of 4,663 households in Suffern, 2,678 (57.4%) are family households, while 1,985 (42.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,070, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,820.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Suffern
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,820 (39.0%)
2-Person Households1,070 (23.0%)155 (3.3%)
3-Person Households649 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households570 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households287 (6.1%)10 (0.2%)
6-Person Households34 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households68 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,678 (57.4%)1,985 (42.6%)

Female Fertility in Suffern

Fertility by Age in Suffern

Average fertility rate in Suffern is 18.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 75.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Suffern
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years11 (25.0%)10.0
35 to 50 years33 (75.0%)28.0
Total44 (100.0%)18.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Suffern

75.0% of women with births (44) in Suffern are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 33.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Suffern
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years22 (66.7%)11 (33.3%)
Total33 (75.0%)11 (25.0%)

Fertility by Education in Suffern

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Suffern
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma11 (25.0%)29.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree13 (29.5%)18.0
Graduate Degree20 (45.5%)37.0
Total44 (100.0%)18.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Suffern

25.0% of women with births in Suffern are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Suffern
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (75.0%)11 (25.0%)

Income in Suffern

Income Overview in Suffern

Per Capita Income in Suffern is $49,566, while median incomes of families and households are $128,993 and $94,688 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income11,376$49,566
Median Family Income2,678$128,993
Mean Family Income2,678$144,602
Median Household Income4,663$94,688
Mean Household Income4,663$116,715
Income Deficit2,678$13,679
Wage / Income Gap (%)11,37613.42%
Wage / Income Gap ($)11,37686.58¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index11,3760.43

Earnings by Sex in Suffern

Average Earnings in Suffern are $58,395, $62,455 for men and $54,074 for women, a difference of 13.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Suffern
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,042 (46.9%)$62,455
Female3,438 (53.1%)$54,074
Total6,480 (100.0%)$58,395

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Suffern

The most common earnings brackets in Suffern are $100,000+ for men (727 | 23.9%) and $100,000+ for women (700 | 20.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Suffern
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less171 (5.6%)228 (6.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99985 (2.8%)141 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49959 (1.9%)94 (2.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99917 (0.6%)86 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499116 (3.8%)94 (2.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99918 (0.6%)143 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49936 (1.2%)34 (1.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99993 (3.1%)23 (0.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499139 (4.6%)82 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999111 (3.6%)176 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99998 (3.2%)160 (4.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999146 (4.8%)40 (1.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999133 (4.4%)116 (3.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99914 (0.5%)118 (3.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99951 (1.7%)156 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999101 (3.3%)38 (1.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999151 (5.0%)228 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999259 (8.5%)283 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999517 (17.0%)498 (14.5%)
$100,000+727 (23.9%)700 (20.4%)
Total3,042 (100.0%)3,438 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Suffern

Average earnings in Suffern are $68,808 for men and $63,842 for women, a difference of 7.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $98,889, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,833. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $84,142, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,167.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Suffern
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,833$19,167
High School Diploma$41,518$45,815
College or Associate's Degree$69,773$40,694
Bachelor's Degree$69,632$76,583
Graduate Degree$98,889$84,142
Total$68,808$63,842

Family Income in Suffern

Family Income Brackets in Suffern

According to the Suffern family income data, there are 672 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.1% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (0.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Suffern
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000592.2%
$10,000 to $14,999401.5%
$15,000 to $24,99980.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992067.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991314.9%
$50,000 to $74,9992549.5%
$75,000 to $99,9992549.5%
$100,000 to $149,99967225.1%
$150,000 to $199,99954120.2%
$200,000+51119.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Suffern

5-person families (289 | 10.8%) account for the highest median family income in Suffern with $153,194 per family, while 2-person families (1,130 | 42.2%) have the highest median income of $58,438 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Suffern
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,130 (42.2%)$116,875
3-Person Families619 (23.1%)$127,756
4-Person Families566 (21.1%)$150,417
5-Person Families289 (10.8%)$153,194
6-Person Families27 (1.0%)$0
7+ Person Families47 (1.8%)$0
Total2,678 (100.0%)$128,993

Family Income by Number of Earners in Suffern

Family Income by Number of Earners in Suffern
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners340 (12.7%)$0
1 Earner774 (28.9%)$120,962
2 Earners1,071 (40.0%)$152,591
3+ Earners493 (18.4%)$118,375
Total2,678 (100.0%)$128,993

Household Income in Suffern

Household Income Brackets in Suffern

With 975 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Suffern, accounting for 20.9% of all households. In contrast, only 182 households (3.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Suffern
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001823.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991823.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992244.8%
$25,000 to $34,9993878.3%
$35,000 to $49,9993176.8%
$50,000 to $74,99958812.6%
$75,000 to $99,99954611.7%
$100,000 to $149,99997520.9%
$150,000 to $199,99964313.8%
$200,000+63013.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Suffern

The median household income in Suffern is $94,688, with the highest median household income of $135,270 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,774 households (38.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 13 households (0.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Suffern
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years13 (0.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,184 (25.4%)$118,269
45 to 64 Years1,774 (38.0%)$135,270
65+ Years1,692 (36.3%)$49,375
Total4,663 (100.0%)$94,688

Poverty in Suffern

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Suffern

With 5.0% poverty level for males and 7.0% for females among the residents of Suffern, 65 to 74 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 64 males (15.1%) and 15 females (41.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Suffern
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)20 (5.7%)
5 Years17 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)23 (7.0%)
12 to 14 Years6 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)15 (41.7%)
16 and 17 Years7 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years9 (3.7%)31 (6.7%)
25 to 34 Years12 (2.3%)10 (1.7%)
35 to 44 Years28 (3.4%)26 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years32 (4.0%)15 (1.9%)
55 to 64 Years59 (8.2%)29 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years64 (15.1%)136 (18.0%)
75 Years and over25 (7.7%)114 (16.2%)
Total259 (5.0%)419 (7.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Suffern

According to the poverty statistics in Suffern, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Suffern
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years248 (100.0%)332 (94.3%)
5 Years170 (90.9%)8 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years293 (100.0%)306 (93.0%)
12 to 14 Years238 (97.5%)163 (100.0%)
15 Years110 (100.0%)21 (58.3%)
16 and 17 Years247 (97.2%)94 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years232 (96.3%)431 (93.3%)
25 to 34 Years518 (97.7%)595 (98.4%)
35 to 44 Years793 (96.6%)805 (96.9%)
45 to 54 Years765 (96.0%)786 (98.1%)
55 to 64 Years661 (91.8%)829 (96.6%)
65 to 74 Years360 (84.9%)618 (82.0%)
75 Years and over298 (92.3%)592 (83.9%)
Total4,933 (95.0%)5,580 (93.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Suffern

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Suffern show that 2.9% or 59 of the total 2,064 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.8%, comprising of 44 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Suffern
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,101 (96.2%)44 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children671 (97.8%)15 (2.2%)
3 or 4 Children219 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,005 (97.1%)59 (2.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Suffern

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Suffern
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)26 (9.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)14 (77.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)40 (7.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Suffern

The poverty data for Suffern shows that 59 of the married-couple family households (2.9%) and 40 of the single-parent households (6.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 households (3.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 household (51.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Suffern
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children44 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children15 (2.2%)26 (7.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)14 (51.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (2.9%)40 (6.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Suffern

Employment by Class of Employer in Suffern

Among the 5,806 employed individuals in Suffern, private company employees (3,750 | 64.6%), local government employees (590 | 10.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (502 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Suffern
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,75064.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2053.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3215.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations5028.6%
Local Government Employees59010.2%
State Government Employees2794.8%
Federal Government Employees1592.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total5,806100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Suffern

According to the labor force statistics for Suffern, out of the total population over 16 years of age (9,392), 67.4% or 6,330 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 348 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 93.1% or 509 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.6% or 109 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Suffern
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years166 (29.8%)23 (13.9%)
20 to 24 Years530 (79.9%)109 (20.6%)
25 to 29 Years509 (93.1%)24 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years540 (91.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,465 (88.7%)62 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,480 (92.6%)105 (7.1%)
55 to 59 Years666 (74.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years478 (69.5%)13 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years396 (33.6%)8 (2.0%)
75 Years and over104 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,330 (67.4%)348 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Suffern

According to labor force statistics for Suffern, 86.2% of individuals (5,140) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,963) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 206 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.8% or 2,641 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.0% or 68 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Suffern
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School360 (82.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,005 (81.1%)27 (2.2%)
College / Associate Degree1,133 (76.9%)88 (6.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,641 (93.8%)124 (4.4%)
Total5,140 (86.2%)239 (4.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Suffern

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Suffern are Community & Social Service (864 | 14.5%), Management (624 | 10.5%), Business & Financial (492 | 8.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (465 | 7.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (450 | 7.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Suffern

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Suffern, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (95.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (97.2%), Education Instruction & Library (86.9%), and Health Technologists (84.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Suffern
OccupationMaleFemale
Management249 (39.9%)375 (60.1%)
Business & Financial202 (41.1%)290 (58.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science272 (76.2%)85 (23.8%)
Computers & Mathematics180 (68.2%)84 (31.8%)
Architecture & Engineering71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science21 (95.5%)1 (4.5%)
Community & Social Service 140 (16.2%)724 (83.8%)
Education, Arts & Media7 (2.8%)241 (97.2%)
Legal Services & Support33 (36.3%)58 (63.7%)
Education Instruction & Library59 (13.1%)391 (86.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment41 (54.7%)34 (45.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating83 (17.8%)382 (82.2%)
Health Technologists55 (15.9%)291 (84.1%)
Total (Category)946 (33.8%)1,856 (66.2%)
Total (Overall)2,758 (46.3%)3,203 (53.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Suffern are Healthcare Support (332 | 5.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (183 | 3.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (175 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (156 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (95 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Suffern

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Suffern, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (89.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (69.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (82.7%), Healthcare Support (71.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (57.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Suffern
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support96 (28.9%)236 (71.1%)
Security & Protection85 (89.5%)10 (10.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention23 (69.7%)10 (30.3%)
Law Enforcement62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving98 (53.5%)85 (46.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance75 (42.9%)100 (57.1%)
Personal Care & Service27 (17.3%)129 (82.7%)
Total (Category)381 (40.5%)560 (59.5%)
Total (Overall)2,758 (46.3%)3,203 (53.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Suffern are Sales & Related (758 | 12.7%), and Office & Administration (531 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Suffern

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Suffern
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related458 (60.4%)300 (39.6%)
Office & Administration270 (50.8%)261 (49.1%)
Total (Category)728 (56.5%)561 (43.5%)
Total (Overall)2,758 (46.3%)3,203 (53.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Suffern are Construction & Extraction (275 | 4.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (102 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Suffern

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Suffern
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction255 (92.7%)20 (7.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)357 (94.7%)20 (5.3%)
Total (Overall)2,758 (46.3%)3,203 (53.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Suffern are Material Moving (266 | 4.5%), Transportation (183 | 3.1%), and Production (103 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Suffern

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Suffern
OccupationMaleFemale
Production64 (62.1%)39 (37.9%)
Transportation123 (67.2%)60 (32.8%)
Material Moving159 (59.8%)107 (40.2%)
Total (Category)346 (62.7%)206 (37.3%)
Total (Overall)2,758 (46.3%)3,203 (53.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Suffern

Employment Industries in Suffern

The major employment industries in Suffern include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,158 | 19.4%), Retail Trade (874 | 14.7%), Educational Services (623 | 10.4%), Professional & Scientific (477 | 8.0%), and Construction (378 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries in Suffern

Employment Industries by Sex in Suffern

The Suffern industries that see more men than women are Construction (89.7%), Transportation & Warehousing (80.6%), and Wholesale Trade (70.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (80.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Suffern
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction339 (89.7%)39 (10.3%)
Manufacturing193 (67.0%)95 (33.0%)
Wholesale Trade78 (70.9%)32 (29.1%)
Retail Trade470 (53.8%)404 (46.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing299 (80.6%)72 (19.4%)
Utilities11 (57.9%)8 (42.1%)
Information68 (56.2%)53 (43.8%)
Finance & Insurance182 (51.7%)170 (48.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing39 (60.9%)25 (39.1%)
Professional & Scientific186 (39.0%)291 (61.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support158 (53.7%)136 (46.3%)
Educational Services147 (23.6%)476 (76.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance226 (19.5%)932 (80.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation25 (43.1%)33 (56.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services147 (57.9%)107 (42.1%)
Public Administration106 (59.6%)72 (40.5%)
Total2,758 (46.3%)3,203 (53.7%)

Education in Suffern

School Enrollment in Suffern

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,833 students in Suffern are college / undergraduate (629 | 22.2%), high school (620 | 21.9%), and middle school (523 | 18.5%).
School Enrollment in Suffern
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool38213.5%
Kindergarten883.1%
Elementary School41414.6%
Middle School52318.5%
High School62021.9%
College / Undergraduate62922.2%
Graduate / Professional1776.2%
Total2,833100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Suffern

Out of a total of 2,833 students who are enrolled in schools in Suffern, 632 (22.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,201 (77.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 101 (55.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 494 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Suffern
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds165 (61.3%)104 (38.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old429 (76.9%)129 (23.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds659 (99.0%)7 (1.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds494 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds81 (44.5%)101 (55.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds191 (48.2%)205 (51.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds111 (61.3%)70 (38.7%)
35 Years and over72 (82.8%)15 (17.2%)
Total2,201 (77.7%)632 (22.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Suffern

Business (781 | 19.1%), science & technology (472 | 11.6%), education (419 | 10.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (320 | 7.8%), and social sciences (320 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 4,084 individuals in Suffern who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Suffern
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2255.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3207.8%
Physical & Health Sciences1223.0%
Psychology2596.3%
Social Sciences3207.8%
Engineering1644.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies90.2%
Science & Technology47211.6%
Business78119.1%
Education41910.3%
Literature & Languages1443.5%
Liberal Arts & History2235.5%
Visual & Performing Arts2085.1%
Communications1814.4%
Arts & Humanities2375.8%
Total4,084100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Suffern

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Suffern

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Suffern are males with 2 vehicles (1,269, accounting for 46.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,372, making up 41.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Suffern
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle29 (1.1%)24 (0.8%)
1 Vehicle525 (19.4%)859 (28.1%)
2 Vehicles1,269 (46.8%)1,372 (45.0%)
3 Vehicles640 (23.6%)624 (20.4%)
4 Vehicles106 (3.9%)133 (4.4%)
5 or more Vehicles142 (5.2%)39 (1.3%)
Total2,711 (100.0%)3,051 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Suffern

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Suffern are 30 to 34 minutes (840 commuters, 15.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (645 commuters, 12.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (640 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time in Suffern
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes981.9%
5 to 9 Minutes64512.2%
10 to 14 Minutes3927.4%
15 to 19 Minutes55810.6%
20 to 24 Minutes64012.1%
25 to 29 Minutes3566.7%
30 to 34 Minutes84015.9%
35 to 39 Minutes1172.2%
40 to 44 Minutes2314.4%
45 to 59 Minutes60311.4%
60 to 89 Minutes53410.1%
90 or more Minutes2685.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Suffern

The most common commute times in Suffern are 15 to 19 minutes (398 commuters, 15.8%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (513 commuters, 18.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Suffern
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes19 (0.8%)79 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes329 (13.1%)316 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes86 (3.4%)306 (11.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes398 (15.8%)160 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes359 (14.3%)281 (10.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes142 (5.7%)214 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes327 (13.0%)513 (18.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes41 (1.6%)76 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes143 (5.7%)88 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes269 (10.7%)334 (12.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes239 (9.5%)295 (10.6%)
90 or more Minutes160 (6.4%)108 (3.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Suffern

The most frequent times of departure to work in Suffern are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (369, 14.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (467, 16.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Suffern
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM84 (3.3%)8 (0.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM150 (6.0%)7 (0.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM76 (3.0%)16 (0.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM369 (14.7%)253 (9.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM142 (5.7%)362 (13.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM248 (9.9%)467 (16.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM291 (11.6%)196 (7.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM239 (9.5%)372 (13.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM230 (9.2%)298 (10.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM138 (5.5%)167 (6.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM24 (1.0%)226 (8.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM40 (1.6%)14 (0.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM129 (5.1%)223 (8.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM352 (14.0%)161 (5.8%)
Total2,512 (100.0%)2,770 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Suffern

Occupancy by Ownership in Suffern

Of the total 4,663 dwellings in Suffern, owner-occupied units account for 3,223 (69.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,440 (30.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Suffern
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,22369.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,44030.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,663100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Suffern

Occupancy by Household Size in Suffern
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,82039.0%
2-Person Household1,22526.3%
3-Person Household64913.9%
4+ Person Household96920.8%
Total Housing Units4,663100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Suffern

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Suffern
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,126 (61.9%)694 (38.1%)
2-Person Household1,017 (83.0%)208 (17.0%)
3-Person Household508 (78.3%)141 (21.7%)
4+ Person Household572 (59.0%)397 (41.0%)
Total Housing Units3,223 (69.1%)1,440 (30.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Suffern

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Suffern
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School149 (44.0%)190 (56.0%)
High School Diploma517 (65.9%)268 (34.1%)
College/Associate Degree858 (75.7%)275 (24.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,699 (70.6%)707 (29.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Suffern

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Suffern
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4219.0%
35 to 44 Years77616.6%
45 to 54 Years92119.8%
55 to 64 Years85318.3%
65 to 74 Years88218.9%
75 to 84 Years58812.6%
85 Years and Over2224.8%
Total4,663100.0%

Housing Finances in Suffern

Median Income by Occupancy in Suffern

Median Income by Occupancy in Suffern
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,223 (69.1%)$117,531
Renter-Occupied1,440 (30.9%)$64,289
Average4,663 (100.0%)$94,688

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Suffern

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Suffern
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00051 (1.6%)66 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99953 (1.6%)10 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99911 (0.3%)170 (11.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999105 (3.3%)35 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99936 (1.1%)48 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999272 (8.4%)113 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999213 (6.6%)103 (7.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999374 (11.6%)213 (14.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999358 (11.1%)187 (13.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999622 (19.3%)351 (24.4%)
$150,000 or more1,128 (35.0%)144 (10.0%)
Total3,223 (100.0%)1,440 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Suffern

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Suffern
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300135 (4.2%)54 (3.7%)
$300 to $49977 (2.4%)98 (6.8%)
$500 to $799275 (8.5%)35 (2.4%)
$800 to $99990 (2.8%)17 (1.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499624 (19.4%)118 (8.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999355 (11.0%)511 (35.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499458 (14.2%)318 (22.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999332 (10.3%)51 (3.5%)
$3,000 or more877 (27.2%)154 (10.7%)
Total3,223 (100.0%)1,440 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Suffern

Housing Structures in Suffern

Housing Structures in Suffern
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,28927.6%
Single Unit, Attached80117.2%
2 Unit Apartments3657.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,25026.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1633.5%
10 or more Apartments79517.1%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total4,663100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Suffern

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Suffern
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,138 (88.3%)151 (11.7%)
Single Unit, Attached784 (97.9%)17 (2.1%)
2 Unit Apartments55 (15.1%)310 (84.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,021 (81.7%)229 (18.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments53 (32.5%)110 (67.5%)
10 or more Apartments172 (21.6%)623 (78.4%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,223 (69.1%)1,440 (30.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Suffern

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Suffern
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room7 (0.2%)32 (2.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms330 (10.2%)614 (42.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,392 (43.2%)541 (37.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms924 (28.7%)87 (6.0%)
8 or more Rooms570 (17.7%)166 (11.5%)
Total3,223 (100.0%)1,440 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Suffern

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Suffern
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,865 (88.9%)1,120 (77.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas72 (2.2%)49 (3.4%)
Electricity138 (4.3%)176 (12.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene140 (4.3%)45 (3.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)16 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used8 (0.3%)34 (2.4%)
Total3,223 (100.0%)1,440 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Suffern

Household Vehicle Usage in Suffern
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle90 (2.8%)233 (16.2%)
1 Vehicle1,420 (44.1%)635 (44.1%)
2 Vehicles1,268 (39.3%)346 (24.0%)
3 or more Vehicles445 (13.8%)226 (15.7%)
Total3,223 (100.0%)1,440 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Suffern

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Suffern

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,3491,874
Median Property Value$261,900$376,800
Median Household Income$60,123$915
Monthly Housing Costs$1,198$866
Real Estate Taxes$6,196$123

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Suffern

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Suffern
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00044 (3.3%)13 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999127 (9.4%)69 (3.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999627 (46.5%)484 (25.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999466 (34.5%)1,154 (61.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99985 (6.3%)144 (7.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)10 (0.5%)
Total1,349 (100.0%)1,874 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Suffern

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Suffern
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00084 (6.2%)41 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999141 (10.4%)20 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999183 (13.6%)11 (0.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999160 (11.9%)89 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999219 (16.2%)53 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999154 (11.4%)155 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999195 (14.5%)204 (10.9%)
$150,000 or more213 (15.8%)427 (22.8%)
Total1,349 (100.0%)1,874 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Suffern

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Suffern
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x292 (21.6%)145,833 (7,781.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x251 (18.6%)667 (35.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x172 (12.8%)592 (31.6%)
4.0x or more615 (45.6%)267 (14.2%)
Total1,349 (100.0%)1,874 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Suffern

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Suffern
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4996 (0.4%)13 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,4991,071 (79.4%)19 (1.0%)
Total1,349 (100.0%)1,874 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Suffern

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Suffern

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Suffern
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years799 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,592 (98.9%)18 (1.1%)
19 to 25 Years827 (92.9%)63 (7.1%)
26 to 34 Years927 (91.7%)84 (8.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,430 (86.6%)222 (13.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,458 (91.2%)140 (8.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,531 (97.0%)47 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,158 (98.3%)20 (1.7%)
75 Years and older1,029 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,751 (94.8%)594 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Suffern

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Suffern
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born799 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,592 (98.9%)18 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen827 (92.9%)63 (7.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Suffern

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Suffern
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000726 (96.3%)28 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,108 (89.0%)137 (11.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,163 (83.6%)229 (16.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999950 (95.7%)43 (4.3%)
$100,000 and over6,574 (97.9%)143 (2.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Suffern

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Suffern
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6270 (33.8%)544 (68.1%)
6 to 18 Years436 (27.1%)1,229 (76.3%)
19 to 25 Years129 (14.5%)719 (80.8%)
25 to 34 Years203 (20.1%)740 (73.2%)
35 to 44 Years180 (10.9%)1,250 (75.7%)
45 to 54 Years96 (6.0%)1,418 (88.7%)
55 to 64 Years340 (21.5%)1,243 (78.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,151 (97.7%)808 (68.6%)
75 Years and over1,024 (99.5%)759 (73.8%)
Total3,829 (33.8%)8,710 (76.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Suffern

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Suffern
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years77 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years41 (5.1%)94 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years78 (3.3%)217 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years121 (28.5%)113 (15.0%)
75 Years and over24 (7.4%)270 (38.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Suffern

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Suffern: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years77 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years9 (0.4%)42 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years31 (7.3%)40 (5.3%)
75 Years and over17 (5.3%)181 (25.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Suffern: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years77 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years13 (0.6%)22 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (2.2%)30 (4.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Suffern: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (2.6%)91 (7.8%)
35 to 64 Years53 (2.3%)37 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years11 (2.6%)12 (1.6%)
75 Years and over17 (5.3%)49 (6.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Suffern: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)20 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years30 (1.3%)161 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years105 (24.8%)47 (6.2%)
75 Years and over17 (5.3%)132 (18.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Suffern: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)22 (2.9%)
75 Years and over17 (5.3%)58 (8.2%)

Technology Access in Suffern

Computing Device Access in Suffern

Computing Device Access in Suffern
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,19189.9%
Smartphone4,04586.8%
Tablet3,20968.8%
No Computing Device1844.0%
Total4,663100.0%

Internet Access in Suffern

Internet Access in Suffern
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,78581.2%
Cellular Data Only47710.2%
Satellite Internet2395.1%
No Internet3527.5%
Total4,663100.0%

Suffern Summary

Suffern is a village located in the town of Ramapo in Rockland County, New York. It is located approximately 25 miles northwest of New York City and is part of the New York metropolitan area. The village has a population of 10,723 as of the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Suffern was originally inhabited by the Munsee people, a branch of the Lenape Native Americans. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 17th century. The village was founded in 1796 by John Suffern, a Revolutionary War veteran who had served under General George Washington. The village was originally known as “Suffern’s Corners” and was later renamed “Suffern” in 1817.
In the 19th century, Suffern became a popular summer resort for wealthy New Yorkers. The village was also a stop on the Erie Railroad, which connected New York City to Buffalo. The railroad brought many visitors to the area and helped to spur economic growth.
In the early 20th century, Suffern became a popular destination for movie stars and other celebrities. The village was also home to the first drive-in movie theater in the United States.

Geography

Suffern is located at 41°7′N 74°10′W (41.1167, -74.1667). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all of it land.
The village is located in the Ramapo Mountains and is bordered by the towns of Ramapo, Mahwah, and Hillburn. The village is located near the New York-New Jersey border and is approximately 25 miles northwest of New York City.

Economy

Suffern’s economy is largely based on tourism and retail. The village is home to several shopping centers, including the Shops at Nanuet and the Palisades Center. The village is also home to several corporate headquarters, including the headquarters of the pharmaceutical company Pfizer.
The village is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the electronics manufacturer JVC and the medical device manufacturer Becton Dickinson.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 10,723 people, 3,845 households, and 2,717 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,845.3 people per square mile (1,876.2/km2). There were 4,039 housing units at an average density of 1,817.3 per square mile (701.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 79.2% White, 8.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 6.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.2% of the population.
There were 3,845 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $71,945, and the median income for a family was $83,929. Males had a median income of $51,919 versus $41,919 for females. The per capita income for the village was $30,945. About 3.2% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Suffern?
Total Population of Suffern is 11,376.
What is the Total Male Population of Suffern?
Total Male Population of Suffern is 5,259.
What is the Total Female Population of Suffern?
Total Female Population of Suffern is 6,117.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Suffern?
There are 85.97 Males per 100 Females in Suffern.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Suffern?
There are 116.31 Females per 100 Males in Suffern.
What is the Median Population Age in Suffern?
Median Population Age in Suffern is 42.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Suffern
Average Family Size in Suffern is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Suffern
Average Household Size in Suffern is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Suffern?
Per Capita income in Suffern is $49,566.
What is the Median Family Income in Suffern?
Median Family Income in Suffern is $128,993.
What is the Median Household income in Suffern?
Median Household Income in Suffern is $94,688.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Suffern?
Income or Wage Gap in Suffern is 13.4%.
Women in Suffern earn 86.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Suffern?
Family Income Deficit in Suffern is $13,679.
Families that are below poverty line in Suffern earn $13,679 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Suffern?
Inequality or Gini Index in Suffern is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Suffern?
There are 6,330 People in the Labor Forcein in Suffern.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Suffern?
67.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Suffern.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Suffern?
Unemployment Rate in Suffern is 5.5%.