Suffolk County, NY Map & Demographics

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Suffolk County Overview

$54,127
PER CAPITA INCOME
$141,671
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$122,498
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,166
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,524,486
TOTAL POPULATION
756,707
MALE POPULATION
767,779
FEMALE POPULATION
98.56
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.46
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
821,962
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Suffolk County Area Codes

Income in Suffolk County

Income Overview in Suffolk County

Per Capita Income in Suffolk County is $54,127, while median incomes of families and households are $141,671 and $122,498 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,524,486$54,127
Median Family Income370,459$141,671
Mean Family Income370,459$176,775
Median Household Income510,686$122,498
Mean Household Income510,686$156,189
Income Deficit370,459$11,166
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,524,48628.90%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,524,48671.10¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,524,4860.44

Earnings by Sex in Suffolk County

Average Earnings in Suffolk County are $55,182, $64,491 for men and $45,854 for women, a difference of 28.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Suffolk County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male447,856 (52.8%)$64,491
Female400,088 (47.2%)$45,854
Total847,944 (100.0%)$55,182

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Suffolk County

The most common earnings brackets in Suffolk County are $100,000+ for men (139,325 | 31.1%) and $100,000+ for women (71,876 | 18.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Suffolk County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15,614 (3.5%)18,213 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99910,693 (2.4%)13,911 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49911,396 (2.5%)14,434 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9998,024 (1.8%)10,132 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4999,935 (2.2%)13,381 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9997,899 (1.8%)9,804 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4998,223 (1.8%)11,026 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9996,735 (1.5%)9,159 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4997,645 (1.7%)10,603 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9998,856 (2.0%)12,182 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99916,766 (3.7%)19,219 (4.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99916,944 (3.8%)19,406 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99914,901 (3.3%)16,643 (4.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99916,104 (3.6%)17,958 (4.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99916,708 (3.7%)18,358 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99915,792 (3.5%)16,042 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99933,064 (7.4%)29,198 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99926,223 (5.9%)25,577 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99957,009 (12.7%)42,966 (10.7%)
$100,000+139,325 (31.1%)71,876 (18.0%)
Total447,856 (100.0%)400,088 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Suffolk County

Average earnings in Suffolk County are $75,165 for men and $53,709 for women, a difference of 28.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $119,890, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $45,371. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $89,247, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $30,509.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Suffolk County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$45,371$30,509
High School Diploma$57,998$36,462
College or Associate's Degree$71,671$46,308
Bachelor's Degree$94,362$63,113
Graduate Degree$119,890$89,247
Total$75,165$53,709

Family Income in Suffolk County

Family Income Brackets in Suffolk County

According to the Suffolk County family income data, there are 108,544 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,964 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Suffolk County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005,9271.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992,9640.8%
$15,000 to $24,9997,0391.9%
$25,000 to $34,9999,6322.6%
$35,000 to $49,99917,7824.8%
$50,000 to $74,99934,8239.4%
$75,000 to $99,99938,52810.4%
$100,000 to $149,99983,35322.5%
$150,000 to $199,99961,86716.7%
$200,000+108,54429.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Suffolk County

6-person families (12,991 | 3.5%) account for the highest median family income in Suffolk County with $174,693 per family, while 2-person families (144,065 | 38.9%) have the highest median income of $58,032 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Suffolk County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families144,065 (38.9%)$116,065
3-Person Families88,258 (23.8%)$143,965
4-Person Families81,067 (21.9%)$168,448
5-Person Families35,526 (9.6%)$163,499
6-Person Families12,991 (3.5%)$174,693
7+ Person Families8,552 (2.3%)$172,311
Total370,459 (100.0%)$141,671

Family Income by Number of Earners in Suffolk County

The median family income in Suffolk County is $141,671, with families comprising 3+ earners (73,086) having the highest median family income of $194,233, while families with no earners (45,706) have the lowest median family income of $71,811, accounting for 19.7% and 12.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Suffolk County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners45,706 (12.3%)$71,811
1 Earner93,386 (25.2%)$101,908
2 Earners158,281 (42.7%)$162,289
3+ Earners73,086 (19.7%)$194,233
Total370,459 (100.0%)$141,671

Household Income in Suffolk County

Household Income Brackets in Suffolk County

With 124,097 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Suffolk County, accounting for 24.3% of all households. In contrast, only 9,192 households (1.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Suffolk County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00015,8313.1%
$10,000 to $14,9999,1921.8%
$15,000 to $24,99919,4063.8%
$25,000 to $34,99920,4274.0%
$35,000 to $49,99931,1526.1%
$50,000 to $74,99956,68611.1%
$75,000 to $99,99954,13310.6%
$100,000 to $149,999104,18020.4%
$150,000 to $199,99975,58214.8%
$200,000+124,09724.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Suffolk County

The median household income in Suffolk County is $122,498, with the highest median household income of $146,512 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 228,078 households (44.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $54,969, with 5,529 households (1.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Suffolk County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5,529 (1.1%)$54,969
25 to 44 Years122,453 (24.0%)$134,758
45 to 64 Years228,078 (44.7%)$146,512
65+ Years154,626 (30.3%)$79,106
Total510,686 (100.0%)$122,498

Poverty in Suffolk County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Suffolk County

With 5.6% poverty level for males and 7.3% for females among the residents of Suffolk County, 16 and 17 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,706 males (8.1%) and 6,623 females (10.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Suffolk County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,887 (7.4%)3,509 (9.3%)
5 Years458 (6.3%)553 (7.7%)
6 to 11 Years3,233 (6.3%)3,062 (6.4%)
12 to 14 Years2,173 (7.4%)2,444 (8.6%)
15 Years765 (7.6%)565 (6.2%)
16 and 17 Years1,706 (8.1%)1,668 (8.3%)
18 to 24 Years4,395 (6.5%)6,087 (9.5%)
25 to 34 Years4,176 (4.5%)6,475 (7.3%)
35 to 44 Years5,302 (5.8%)6,941 (7.8%)
45 to 54 Years4,741 (4.4%)6,016 (5.7%)
55 to 64 Years5,831 (5.2%)6,922 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years3,798 (5.4%)4,471 (5.7%)
75 Years and over2,506 (5.7%)6,623 (10.2%)
Total41,971 (5.6%)55,336 (7.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Suffolk County

According to the poverty statistics in Suffolk County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.6% of males and 94.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Suffolk County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36,364 (92.6%)34,028 (90.6%)
5 Years6,792 (93.7%)6,659 (92.3%)
6 to 11 Years48,219 (93.7%)44,760 (93.6%)
12 to 14 Years27,313 (92.6%)26,131 (91.4%)
15 Years9,240 (92.3%)8,479 (93.8%)
16 and 17 Years19,246 (91.9%)18,444 (91.7%)
18 to 24 Years63,187 (93.5%)57,764 (90.5%)
25 to 34 Years89,172 (95.5%)81,808 (92.7%)
35 to 44 Years86,188 (94.2%)81,536 (92.2%)
45 to 54 Years101,709 (95.6%)100,388 (94.4%)
55 to 64 Years106,810 (94.8%)106,751 (93.9%)
65 to 74 Years66,664 (94.6%)73,904 (94.3%)
75 Years and over41,659 (94.3%)58,100 (89.8%)
Total702,563 (94.4%)698,752 (92.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Suffolk County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Suffolk County show that 2.4% or 6,945 of the total 288,384 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 6.6%, comprising of 69 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.9%, which includes 3,234 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Suffolk County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children163,533 (98.1%)3,234 (1.9%)
1 or 2 Children97,165 (97.2%)2,816 (2.8%)
3 or 4 Children19,762 (96.0%)826 (4.0%)
5 or more Children979 (93.4%)69 (6.6%)
Total281,439 (97.6%)6,945 (2.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Suffolk County

According to the poverty data in Suffolk County, 6.1% or 1,582 single-father households and 12.3% or 6,877 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 986 households (10.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 125 households (33.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Suffolk County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children481 (3.2%)1,857 (6.1%)
1 or 2 Children986 (10.2%)3,663 (16.9%)
3 or 4 Children115 (8.9%)1,232 (32.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)125 (33.7%)
Total1,582 (6.1%)6,877 (12.3%)

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

The poverty data for Suffolk County shows that 6,945 of the married-couple family households (2.4%) and 8,459 of the single-parent households (10.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 households (6.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 125 household (29.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Suffolk County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3,234 (1.9%)2,338 (5.2%)
1 or 2 Children2,816 (2.8%)4,649 (14.8%)
3 or 4 Children826 (4.0%)1,347 (26.3%)
5 or more Children69 (6.6%)125 (29.0%)
Total6,945 (2.4%)8,459 (10.3%)

Race in Suffolk County

The most populous races in Suffolk County are White / Caucasian (1,111,855 | 72.9%), Hispanic or Latino (313,371 | 20.6%), and Two or more Races (121,432 | 8.0%).
Race in Suffolk County
Race# Population% Population
Asian64,9854.3%
Black / African American115,9967.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific2840.0%
Hispanic or Latino313,37120.6%
Native / Alaskan6,2450.4%
White / Caucasian1,111,85572.9%
Two or more Races121,4328.0%
Some other Race103,6896.8%
Total1,524,486100.0%

Ancestry in Suffolk County

The most populous ancestries reported in Suffolk County are Italian (331,953 | 21.8%), Irish (251,818 | 16.5%), German (176,458 | 11.6%), Central American (92,321 | 6.1%), and American (80,634 | 5.3%), together accounting for 61.2% of all Suffolk County residents.
Ancestry in Suffolk County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan8780.1%
African4,1540.3%
Albanian1,4820.1%
Aleut130.0%
Alsatian560.0%
American80,6345.3%
Apache540.0%
Arab6,3610.4%
Argentinean2,3490.2%
Armenian2,2960.2%
Australian3500.0%
Austrian6,4370.4%
Bahamian1390.0%
Bangladeshi100.0%
Barbadian5580.0%
Basque1010.0%
Belgian8890.1%
Belizean5830.0%
Bermudan780.0%
Bhutanese1,7550.1%
Blackfeet2470.0%
Bolivian6000.0%
Brazilian2,0430.1%
British3,6140.2%
British West Indian9520.1%
Bulgarian1110.0%
Burmese6,1820.4%
Cambodian120.0%
Canadian1,8880.1%
Cape Verdean370.0%
Celtic2950.0%
Central American92,3216.1%
Central American Indian2,9240.2%
Cherokee9110.1%
Chickasaw180.0%
Chilean2,1840.1%
Chinese20.0%
Chippewa350.0%
Choctaw1040.0%
Colombian21,6781.4%
Costa Rican2,5790.2%
Cree270.0%
Creek170.0%
Croatian2,9020.2%
Cuban5,6750.4%
Cypriot3130.0%
Czech4,7400.3%
Czechoslovakian1,7040.1%
Danish3,3200.2%
Delaware2400.0%
Dominican33,9052.2%
Dutch8,0280.5%
Dutch West Indian220.0%
Eastern European10,0680.7%
Ecuadorian25,5301.7%
Egyptian1,8460.1%
English65,4924.3%
Estonian1550.0%
Ethiopian1190.0%
European14,0760.9%
Filipino6420.0%
Finnish1,5980.1%
French16,9891.1%
French American Indian1600.0%
French Canadian3,9780.3%
German176,45811.6%
German Russian200.0%
Ghanaian1,4260.1%
Greek19,8791.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro1600.0%
Guatemalan11,8570.8%
Guyanese3,9390.3%
Haitian12,5470.8%
Honduran12,7450.8%
Houma110.0%
Hungarian7,3600.5%
Icelander1230.0%
Indian (Asian)19,3421.3%
Indonesian2400.0%
Inupiat460.0%
Iranian1,0500.1%
Iraqi1980.0%
Irish251,81816.5%
Iroquois3950.0%
Israeli9530.1%
Italian331,95321.8%
Jamaican10,6850.7%
Japanese170.0%
Jordanian7980.1%
Kenyan180.0%
Korean8,8510.6%
Laotian5160.0%
Latvian6240.0%
Lebanese1,2940.1%
Lithuanian4,8820.3%
Lumbee200.0%
Luxembourger300.0%
Macedonian430.0%
Malaysian1650.0%
Maltese1,7350.1%
Marshallese40.0%
Mexican18,9841.3%
Mexican American Indian1,7350.1%
Mongolian1850.0%
Moroccan4460.0%
Native Hawaiian2440.0%
Navajo4070.0%
New Zealander90.0%
Nicaraguan1,1200.1%
Nigerian2,0790.1%
Northern European1,3200.1%
Norwegian10,9000.7%
Okinawan1500.0%
Osage20.0%
Pakistani5590.0%
Palestinian2970.0%
Panamanian1,3770.1%
Paraguayan5120.0%
Pennsylvania German290.0%
Peruvian9,8970.6%
Polish66,4514.4%
Portuguese5,1840.3%
Pueblo190.0%
Puerto Rican72,9254.8%
Puget Sound Salish50.0%
Romanian2,5740.2%
Russian27,0931.8%
Salvadoran61,6514.0%
Samoan890.0%
Scandinavian1,8960.1%
Scotch-Irish3,6130.2%
Scottish11,6970.8%
Seminole1880.0%
Senegalese90.0%
Serbian3070.0%
Sioux1230.0%
Slavic4540.0%
Slovak1,2720.1%
Slovene2400.0%
South African2090.0%
South American64,5524.2%
South American Indian5800.0%
Soviet Union370.0%
Spaniard7,1190.5%
Spanish3,6600.2%
Spanish American1110.0%
Spanish American Indian170.0%
Sri Lankan1,6240.1%
Subsaharan African8,4700.6%
Sudanese180.0%
Swedish7,8900.5%
Swiss2,1050.1%
Syrian8030.1%
Taiwanese100.0%
Thai20,5011.3%
Tlingit-Haida130.0%
Tongan200.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian4,0520.3%
Turkish6,0930.4%
U.S. Virgin Islander210.0%
Ugandan840.0%
Ukrainian7,8750.5%
Uruguayan5570.0%
Venezuelan9920.1%
Vietnamese2,9120.2%
Welsh3,2160.2%
West Indian2,6000.2%
Yaqui250.0%
Yugoslavian7380.1%
Zimbabwean270.0%
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Immigrants in Suffolk County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Suffolk County came from Latin America (146,255 | 9.6%), Central America (60,005 | 3.9%), Asia (49,529 | 3.3%), South America (45,577 | 3.0%), and Caribbean (40,673 | 2.7%), together accounting for 22.4% of all Suffolk County residents.
Immigrants in Suffolk County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan6680.0%
Africa6,9280.4%
Albania3260.0%
Argentina1,7320.1%
Armenia920.0%
Asia49,5293.3%
Australia2890.0%
Austria2560.0%
Bahamas120.0%
Bangladesh3,1590.2%
Barbados3540.0%
Belarus2200.0%
Belgium1640.0%
Belize2730.0%
Bolivia4720.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina970.0%
Brazil1,8810.1%
Bulgaria1770.0%
Cambodia170.0%
Cameroon790.0%
Canada2,0700.1%
Caribbean40,6732.7%
Central America60,0053.9%
Chile1,1140.1%
China10,5430.7%
Colombia13,5640.9%
Congo100.0%
Costa Rica1,3870.1%
Croatia4530.0%
Cuba1,6080.1%
Czechoslovakia5480.0%
Denmark950.0%
Dominica960.0%
Dominican Republic17,2251.1%
Eastern Africa8280.1%
Eastern Asia14,5010.9%
Eastern Europe15,7621.0%
Ecuador14,3920.9%
Egypt1,2680.1%
El Salvador34,0852.2%
England1,5640.1%
Ethiopia620.0%
Europe38,3792.5%
Fiji150.0%
France1,0320.1%
Germany3,2920.2%
Ghana1,2510.1%
Greece2,2150.2%
Grenada3350.0%
Guatemala7,1520.5%
Guyana3,5050.2%
Haiti8,8520.6%
Honduras8,6180.6%
Hong Kong9210.1%
Hungary2380.0%
India9,3510.6%
Indonesia4350.0%
Iran7000.1%
Iraq1090.0%
Ireland1,9440.1%
Israel7380.1%
Italy5,6400.4%
Jamaica7,7710.5%
Japan3680.0%
Jordan2170.0%
Kazakhstan1170.0%
Kenya540.0%
Korea3,5900.2%
Kuwait780.0%
Laos510.0%
Latin America146,2559.6%
Latvia1660.0%
Lebanon3290.0%
Liberia460.0%
Lithuania3120.0%
Malaysia1960.0%
Mexico7,2990.5%
Middle Africa2720.0%
Moldova1320.0%
Morocco4150.0%
Nepal4430.0%
Netherlands2910.0%
Nicaragua5470.0%
Nigeria1,3940.1%
North Macedonia790.0%
Northern Africa1,9920.1%
Northern Europe6,3460.4%
Norway1400.0%
Oceania3350.0%
Pakistan7,6080.5%
Panama5670.0%
Peru7,1640.5%
Philippines3,7690.3%
Poland7,2940.5%
Portugal1,6670.1%
Romania8530.1%
Russia2,0640.1%
Saudi Arabia2550.0%
Scotland6020.0%
Senegal1650.0%
Serbia2850.0%
Singapore1650.0%
South Africa5490.0%
South America45,5773.0%
South Central Asia22,5461.5%
South Eastern Asia5,9830.4%
Southern Europe10,8830.7%
Spain1,1420.1%
Sri Lanka2730.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines1720.0%
Sudan460.0%
Sweden1760.0%
Switzerland2070.0%
Syria420.0%
Taiwan8730.1%
Thailand1550.0%
Trinidad and Tobago3,4100.2%
Turkey3,9540.3%
Uganda910.0%
Ukraine1,9550.1%
Uruguay4430.0%
Uzbekistan1900.0%
Venezuela8030.1%
Vietnam9790.1%
West Indies2720.0%
Western Africa3,0340.2%
Western Asia6,3940.4%
Western Europe5,2650.4%
Yemen410.0%
Zaire1390.0%
Zimbabwe210.0%
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Sex and Age in Suffolk County

Sex and Age in Suffolk County

The most populous age groups in Suffolk County are 55 to 59 Years (60,060 | 7.9%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (58,558 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Suffolk County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40,395 (5.3%)39,110 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years41,864 (5.5%)39,729 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years48,508 (6.4%)46,593 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years51,970 (6.9%)48,851 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years51,386 (6.8%)48,976 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years48,720 (6.4%)45,551 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years45,602 (6.0%)42,954 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Years45,960 (6.1%)44,295 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years46,005 (6.1%)44,313 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years49,671 (6.6%)49,267 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years57,149 (7.5%)57,257 (7.5%)
55 to 59 Years60,060 (7.9%)58,558 (7.6%)
60 to 64 Years52,977 (7.0%)55,383 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years39,032 (5.2%)41,520 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years31,937 (4.2%)37,623 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years20,903 (2.8%)27,191 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years12,810 (1.7%)17,570 (2.3%)
85 Years and over11,758 (1.5%)23,038 (3.0%)
Total756,707 (100.0%)767,779 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Suffolk County

Median Family Size in Suffolk County

The median family size in Suffolk County is 3.43 persons per family, with married-couple families (288,384 | 77.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.47 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (26,006 | 7.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.09 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Suffolk County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple288,384 (77.8%)3.47
Single Male/Father26,006 (7.0%)3.09
Single Female/Mother56,069 (15.1%)3.38
Total Families370,459 (100.0%)3.43

Median Household Size in Suffolk County

The median household size in Suffolk County is 2.93 persons per household, with single female/mother households (56,069 | 11.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.67 persons per household. non-family households (140,227 | 27.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Suffolk County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple288,384 (56.5%)3.54
Single Male/Father26,006 (5.1%)3.61
Single Female/Mother56,069 (11.0%)3.67
Non-family140,227 (27.5%)1.26
Total Households510,686 (100.0%)2.93

Household Size by Marriage Status in Suffolk County

Out of a total of 510,686 households in Suffolk County, 370,459 (72.5%) are family households, while 140,227 (27.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 133,600, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 114,201.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Suffolk County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-114,201 (22.4%)
2-Person Households133,600 (26.2%)22,023 (4.3%)
3-Person Households88,032 (17.2%)2,638 (0.5%)
4-Person Households82,527 (16.2%)672 (0.1%)
5-Person Households39,213 (7.7%)308 (0.1%)
6-Person Households14,930 (2.9%)205 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households12,157 (2.4%)180 (0.0%)
Total370,459 (72.5%)140,227 (27.5%)

Female Fertility in Suffolk County

Fertility by Age in Suffolk County

Average fertility rate in Suffolk County is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 61.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Suffolk County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years226 (1.4%)5.0
20 to 34 years10,174 (61.9%)74.0
35 to 50 years6,027 (36.7%)40.0
Total16,427 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Suffolk County

73.0% of women with births (16,427) in Suffolk County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 83.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 17.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Suffolk County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years38 (16.8%)188 (83.2%)
20 to 34 years6,990 (68.7%)3,184 (31.3%)
35 to 50 years4,966 (82.4%)1,061 (17.6%)
Total11,992 (73.0%)4,435 (27.0%)

Fertility by Education in Suffolk County

Average fertility rate in Suffolk County is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 76.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 26.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Suffolk County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School981 (6.0%)19.0
High School Diploma2,483 (15.1%)40.0
College or Associate's Degree4,377 (26.7%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree4,295 (26.2%)57.0
Graduate Degree4,291 (26.1%)76.0
Total16,427 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Suffolk County

27.0% of women with births in Suffolk County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 89.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 47.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Suffolk County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School511 (52.1%)470 (47.9%)
High School Diploma1,495 (60.2%)988 (39.8%)
College or Associate's Degree2,491 (56.9%)1,886 (43.1%)
Bachelor's Degree3,642 (84.8%)653 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree3,849 (89.7%)442 (10.3%)
Total11,992 (73.0%)4,435 (27.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Suffolk County

Employment by Class of Employer in Suffolk County

Among the 765,877 employed individuals in Suffolk County, private company employees (484,547 | 63.3%), local government employees (83,029 | 10.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (61,128 | 8.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Suffolk County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees484,54763.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)42,5345.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)33,7424.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations61,1288.0%
Local Government Employees83,02910.8%
State Government Employees40,9575.3%
Federal Government Employees18,9552.5%
Unpaid Family Workers9850.1%
Total765,877100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Suffolk County

According to the labor force statistics for Suffolk County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,249,182), 65.8% or 821,962 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 39,454 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.7% or 81,733 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.8% or 3,870 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Suffolk County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years30,235 (37.0%)3,870 (12.8%)
20 to 24 Years75,272 (75.0%)7,226 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Years81,733 (86.7%)3,923 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Years76,158 (86.0%)3,884 (5.1%)
35 to 44 Years154,029 (85.3%)5,391 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years181,556 (85.1%)6,173 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years92,285 (77.8%)3,415 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years71,518 (66.0%)2,861 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years49,087 (32.7%)1,914 (3.9%)
75 Years and over9,854 (8.7%)503 (5.1%)
Total821,962 (65.8%)39,454 (4.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Suffolk County

According to labor force statistics for Suffolk County, 81.8% of individuals (657,445) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (803,722) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 25,640 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 88.2% or 291,582 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.7% or 2,858 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Suffolk County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School50,144 (68.2%)4,191 (5.7%)
High School Diploma140,645 (76.1%)9,426 (5.1%)
College / Associate Degree175,053 (81.5%)9,021 (4.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher291,582 (88.2%)9,257 (2.8%)
Total657,445 (81.8%)31,345 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Suffolk County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Suffolk County are Community & Social Service (111,883 | 14.3%), Management (84,885 | 10.9%), Education Instruction & Library (67,212 | 8.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (56,078 | 7.2%), and Business & Financial (45,334 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Suffolk County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Suffolk County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.2%), Computers & Mathematics (76.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (74.8%), Education, Arts & Media (72.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Suffolk County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management51,559 (60.7%)33,326 (39.3%)
Business & Financial24,291 (53.6%)21,043 (46.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science30,030 (73.7%)10,715 (26.3%)
Computers & Mathematics14,467 (76.4%)4,458 (23.6%)
Architecture & Engineering11,572 (87.2%)1,699 (12.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3,991 (46.7%)4,558 (53.3%)
Community & Social Service 35,561 (31.8%)76,322 (68.2%)
Education, Arts & Media4,014 (27.8%)10,432 (72.2%)
Legal Services & Support6,686 (49.3%)6,871 (50.7%)
Education Instruction & Library16,920 (25.2%)50,292 (74.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7,941 (47.6%)8,727 (52.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating16,003 (28.5%)40,075 (71.5%)
Health Technologists11,459 (29.2%)27,803 (70.8%)
Total (Category)157,444 (46.5%)181,481 (53.5%)
Total (Overall)414,387 (53.0%)367,431 (47.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Suffolk County are Food Preparation & Serving (30,831 | 3.9%), Healthcare Support (26,975 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (26,857 | 3.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (25,103 | 3.2%), and Personal Care & Service (20,390 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Suffolk County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Suffolk County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (84.7%), Security & Protection (80.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.4%), Personal Care & Service (72.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Suffolk County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support5,277 (19.6%)21,698 (80.4%)
Security & Protection21,609 (80.5%)5,248 (19.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention8,631 (74.8%)2,907 (25.2%)
Law Enforcement12,978 (84.7%)2,341 (15.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving14,608 (47.4%)16,223 (52.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance17,893 (71.3%)7,210 (28.7%)
Personal Care & Service5,690 (27.9%)14,700 (72.1%)
Total (Category)65,077 (50.0%)65,079 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)414,387 (53.0%)367,431 (47.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Suffolk County are Office & Administration (91,902 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (79,608 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Suffolk County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Suffolk County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related46,413 (58.3%)33,195 (41.7%)
Office & Administration22,947 (25.0%)68,955 (75.0%)
Total (Category)69,360 (40.4%)102,150 (59.6%)
Total (Overall)414,387 (53.0%)367,431 (47.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Suffolk County are Construction & Extraction (43,538 | 5.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (23,892 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,380 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Suffolk County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Suffolk County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry1,012 (73.3%)368 (26.7%)
Construction & Extraction42,559 (97.8%)979 (2.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair23,179 (97.0%)713 (3.0%)
Total (Category)66,750 (97.0%)2,060 (3.0%)
Total (Overall)414,387 (53.0%)367,431 (47.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Suffolk County are Transportation (29,087 | 3.7%), Production (23,695 | 3.0%), and Material Moving (19,635 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Suffolk County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Suffolk County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production16,600 (70.1%)7,095 (29.9%)
Transportation25,279 (86.9%)3,808 (13.1%)
Material Moving13,877 (70.7%)5,758 (29.3%)
Total (Category)55,756 (77.0%)16,661 (23.0%)
Total (Overall)414,387 (53.0%)367,431 (47.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Suffolk County

Employment Industries in Suffolk County

The major employment industries in Suffolk County include Health Care & Social Assistance (126,281 | 16.2%), Educational Services (94,484 | 12.1%), Retail Trade (85,327 | 10.9%), Professional & Scientific (66,685 | 8.5%), and Construction (62,038 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Suffolk County

Employment Industries by Sex in Suffolk County

The Suffolk County industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.5%), Utilities (81.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (77.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (74.1%), Educational Services (69.8%), and Enterprise Management (66.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Suffolk County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting2,118 (70.3%)894 (29.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction47 (44.3%)59 (55.7%)
Construction54,910 (88.5%)7,128 (11.5%)
Manufacturing32,224 (65.3%)17,142 (34.7%)
Wholesale Trade14,770 (68.5%)6,803 (31.5%)
Retail Trade48,450 (56.8%)36,877 (43.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing28,969 (77.7%)8,329 (22.3%)
Utilities5,055 (81.6%)1,143 (18.4%)
Information9,924 (56.0%)7,802 (44.0%)
Finance & Insurance23,491 (55.0%)19,179 (45.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7,892 (58.2%)5,659 (41.8%)
Professional & Scientific36,335 (54.5%)30,350 (45.5%)
Enterprise Management246 (33.1%)498 (66.9%)
Administrative & Support20,715 (68.5%)9,518 (31.5%)
Educational Services28,538 (30.2%)65,946 (69.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance32,740 (25.9%)93,541 (74.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation9,416 (58.8%)6,603 (41.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services19,018 (50.4%)18,701 (49.6%)
Public Administration24,574 (61.9%)15,126 (38.1%)
Total414,387 (53.0%)367,431 (47.0%)

Education in Suffolk County

School Enrollment in Suffolk County

The most common levels of schooling among the 363,936 students in Suffolk County are high school (82,866 | 22.8%), college / undergraduate (81,518 | 22.4%), and middle school (74,068 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Suffolk County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool21,4215.9%
Kindergarten15,7034.3%
Elementary School64,89917.8%
Middle School74,06820.3%
High School82,86622.8%
College / Undergraduate81,51822.4%
Graduate / Professional23,4616.5%
Total363,936100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Suffolk County

Out of a total of 363,936 students who are enrolled in schools in Suffolk County, 55,318 (15.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 308,618 (84.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7,699 (40.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 87,865 (94.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Suffolk County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds11,158 (59.2%)7,699 (40.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old72,627 (92.3%)6,022 (7.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds87,865 (94.7%)4,950 (5.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds54,141 (93.1%)4,031 (6.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds26,265 (80.9%)6,219 (19.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds32,338 (71.7%)12,772 (28.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds13,207 (65.8%)6,852 (34.2%)
35 Years and over11,188 (62.9%)6,602 (37.1%)
Total308,618 (84.8%)55,318 (15.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Suffolk County

Business (89,203 | 20.0%), education (62,906 | 14.1%), science & technology (47,677 | 10.7%), social sciences (36,396 | 8.2%), and psychology (26,010 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 445,350 individuals in Suffolk County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Suffolk County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics18,4254.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural22,9385.1%
Physical & Health Sciences14,3803.2%
Psychology26,0105.8%
Social Sciences36,3968.2%
Engineering24,1795.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies3,1510.7%
Science & Technology47,67710.7%
Business89,20320.0%
Education62,90614.1%
Literature & Languages20,7224.6%
Liberal Arts & History21,0444.7%
Visual & Performing Arts19,8774.5%
Communications14,6993.3%
Arts & Humanities23,7435.3%
Total445,350100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Suffolk County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Suffolk County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Suffolk County are males with 2 vehicles (153,983, accounting for 38.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (132,304, making up 43.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Suffolk County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9,752 (2.4%)8,975 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle46,743 (11.5%)52,686 (14.8%)
2 Vehicles153,983 (38.0%)132,304 (37.1%)
3 Vehicles103,791 (25.6%)86,710 (24.3%)
4 Vehicles59,227 (14.6%)50,766 (14.2%)
5 or more Vehicles31,804 (7.9%)24,726 (6.9%)
Total405,300 (100.0%)356,167 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Suffolk County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Suffolk County are 30 to 34 minutes (104,509 commuters, 15.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (91,923 commuters, 13.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (91,422 commuters, 13.2%).
Commute Time in Suffolk County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes15,5802.2%
5 to 9 Minutes54,7327.9%
10 to 14 Minutes80,46011.6%
15 to 19 Minutes91,42213.2%
20 to 24 Minutes91,92313.3%
25 to 29 Minutes43,6506.3%
30 to 34 Minutes104,50915.1%
35 to 39 Minutes19,6472.8%
40 to 44 Minutes28,2804.1%
45 to 59 Minutes58,7688.5%
60 to 89 Minutes56,0218.1%
90 or more Minutes48,8067.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Suffolk County

The most common commute times in Suffolk County are 30 to 34 minutes (57,120 commuters, 15.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (47,389 commuters, 14.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Suffolk County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7,862 (2.1%)7,718 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes24,737 (6.6%)29,995 (9.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes39,025 (10.5%)41,435 (12.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes44,427 (11.9%)46,995 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes47,704 (12.8%)44,219 (13.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes22,889 (6.1%)20,761 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes57,120 (15.3%)47,389 (14.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes10,421 (2.8%)9,226 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes16,128 (4.3%)12,152 (3.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes33,677 (9.0%)25,091 (7.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes36,908 (9.9%)19,113 (5.9%)
90 or more Minutes31,588 (8.5%)17,218 (5.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Suffolk County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Suffolk County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (53,402, 14.3%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (55,721, 17.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Suffolk County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM20,742 (5.6%)6,630 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM18,706 (5.0%)4,701 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM18,506 (5.0%)8,360 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM37,713 (10.1%)20,943 (6.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM35,212 (9.5%)26,405 (8.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM53,402 (14.3%)41,773 (13.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM35,389 (9.5%)38,954 (12.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM50,273 (13.5%)55,721 (17.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM20,870 (5.6%)32,470 (10.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM24,780 (6.7%)31,005 (9.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM10,294 (2.8%)11,475 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5,513 (1.5%)4,936 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM21,484 (5.8%)18,958 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM19,602 (5.3%)18,981 (5.9%)
Total372,486 (100.0%)321,312 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Suffolk County

Occupancy by Ownership in Suffolk County

Of the total 510,686 dwellings in Suffolk County, owner-occupied units account for 417,769 (81.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 92,917 (18.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Suffolk County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units417,76981.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units92,91718.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units510,686100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Suffolk County

Occupancy by Household Size in Suffolk County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household114,20122.4%
2-Person Household155,62330.5%
3-Person Household90,67017.7%
4+ Person Household150,19229.4%
Total Housing Units510,686100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Suffolk County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Suffolk County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household79,449 (69.6%)34,752 (30.4%)
2-Person Household130,533 (83.9%)25,090 (16.1%)
3-Person Household77,132 (85.1%)13,538 (14.9%)
4+ Person Household130,655 (87.0%)19,537 (13.0%)
Total Housing Units417,769 (81.8%)92,917 (18.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Suffolk County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Suffolk County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School24,703 (66.9%)12,197 (33.1%)
High School Diploma88,703 (76.3%)27,619 (23.7%)
College/Associate Degree115,211 (81.8%)25,691 (18.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher189,152 (87.3%)27,410 (12.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Suffolk County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Suffolk County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years51,69010.1%
35 to 44 Years76,29214.9%
45 to 54 Years106,16320.8%
55 to 64 Years121,91523.9%
65 to 74 Years87,28317.1%
75 to 84 Years46,5289.1%
85 Years and Over20,8154.1%
Total510,686100.0%

Housing Finances in Suffolk County

Median Income by Occupancy in Suffolk County

Median Income by Occupancy in Suffolk County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied417,769 (81.8%)$137,287
Renter-Occupied92,917 (18.2%)$67,837
Average510,686 (100.0%)$122,498

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Suffolk County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Suffolk County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005,564 (1.3%)4,881 (5.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,998 (0.7%)2,145 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9994,664 (1.1%)4,408 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9995,479 (1.3%)3,691 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9996,273 (1.5%)3,933 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99913,134 (3.1%)7,547 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99921,478 (5.1%)9,677 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99942,117 (10.1%)14,518 (15.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99941,922 (10.0%)12,239 (13.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99988,384 (21.2%)15,897 (17.1%)
$150,000 or more185,756 (44.5%)13,981 (15.0%)
Total417,769 (100.0%)92,917 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Suffolk County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Suffolk County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,440 (0.6%)1,337 (1.4%)
$300 to $4994,962 (1.2%)2,576 (2.8%)
$500 to $79913,659 (3.3%)3,095 (3.3%)
$800 to $99916,493 (4.0%)1,637 (1.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49963,899 (15.3%)10,526 (11.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99959,928 (14.3%)19,471 (21.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49947,847 (11.5%)23,105 (24.9%)
$2,500 to $2,99956,330 (13.5%)12,820 (13.8%)
$3,000 or more152,211 (36.4%)13,177 (14.2%)
Total417,769 (100.0%)92,917 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Suffolk County

Housing Structures in Suffolk County

Housing Structures in Suffolk County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached405,54479.4%
Single Unit, Attached30,6676.0%
2 Unit Apartments15,3363.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10,8162.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11,9662.3%
10 or more Apartments30,5236.0%
Mobile Home / Other5,8341.1%
Total510,686100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Suffolk County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Suffolk County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached370,419 (91.3%)35,125 (8.7%)
Single Unit, Attached25,466 (83.0%)5,201 (17.0%)
2 Unit Apartments5,389 (35.1%)9,947 (64.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,169 (29.3%)7,647 (70.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,917 (24.4%)9,049 (75.6%)
10 or more Apartments5,758 (18.9%)24,765 (81.1%)
Mobile Home / Other4,651 (79.7%)1,183 (20.3%)
Total417,769 (81.8%)92,917 (18.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Suffolk County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Suffolk County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,219 (0.3%)4,514 (4.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms8,983 (2.1%)28,277 (30.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms85,576 (20.5%)36,813 (39.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms165,192 (39.5%)15,980 (17.2%)
8 or more Rooms156,799 (37.5%)7,333 (7.9%)
Total417,769 (100.0%)92,917 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Suffolk County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Suffolk County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas167,904 (40.2%)40,415 (43.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas14,431 (3.5%)3,862 (4.2%)
Electricity21,432 (5.1%)20,211 (21.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene207,485 (49.7%)26,443 (28.5%)
Coal or Coke384 (0.1%)20 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5,369 (1.3%)879 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used764 (0.2%)1,087 (1.2%)
Total417,769 (100.0%)92,917 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Suffolk County

Household Vehicle Usage in Suffolk County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle13,669 (3.3%)13,005 (14.0%)
1 Vehicle95,962 (23.0%)41,187 (44.3%)
2 Vehicles171,557 (41.1%)26,879 (28.9%)
3 or more Vehicles136,581 (32.7%)11,846 (12.8%)
Total417,769 (100.0%)92,917 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Suffolk County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Suffolk County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units153,873263,896
Median Property Value$488,900$491,800
Median Household Income$101,966$135,398
Monthly Housing Costs$1,397$146,919
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$3,707

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Suffolk County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Suffolk County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,247 (2.1%)3,295 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,422 (1.6%)2,007 (0.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99916,283 (10.6%)21,370 (8.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99958,885 (38.3%)110,821 (42.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99944,475 (28.9%)82,709 (31.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99914,021 (9.1%)24,804 (9.4%)
$1,000,000 or more14,540 (9.5%)18,890 (7.2%)
Total153,873 (100.0%)263,896 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Suffolk County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Suffolk County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0005,368 (3.5%)6,887 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99910,725 (7.0%)3,194 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9998,100 (5.3%)5,691 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99912,611 (8.2%)5,034 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99921,212 (13.8%)8,867 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,302 (11.2%)20,905 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99928,197 (18.3%)24,620 (9.3%)
$150,000 or more50,358 (32.7%)60,187 (22.8%)
Total153,873 (100.0%)263,896 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Suffolk County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Suffolk County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x22,301 (14.5%)152,714 (57.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x22,675 (14.7%)51,098 (19.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x20,646 (13.4%)68,206 (25.9%)
4.0x or more86,780 (56.4%)47,871 (18.1%)
Total153,873 (100.0%)263,896 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Suffolk County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Suffolk County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,544 (1.7%)831 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4993,455 (2.2%)2,289 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,499143,926 (93.5%)3,208 (1.2%)
Total153,873 (100.0%)263,896 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Suffolk County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Suffolk County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Suffolk County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years92,281 (97.7%)2,171 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years235,753 (97.0%)7,258 (3.0%)
19 to 25 Years131,081 (94.5%)7,655 (5.5%)
26 to 34 Years147,347 (90.9%)14,748 (9.1%)
35 to 44 Years166,164 (92.4%)13,648 (7.6%)
45 to 54 Years202,020 (94.9%)10,763 (5.1%)
55 to 64 Years217,860 (96.3%)8,365 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years147,516 (99.1%)1,321 (0.9%)
75 Years and older108,636 (99.8%)252 (0.2%)
Total1,448,658 (95.6%)66,181 (4.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Suffolk County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Suffolk County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born92,281 (97.7%)2,171 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen235,753 (97.0%)7,258 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen131,081 (94.5%)7,655 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Suffolk County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Suffolk County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00070,888 (93.6%)4,805 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99997,551 (94.5%)5,701 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999123,736 (94.4%)7,296 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999133,196 (94.3%)8,024 (5.7%)
$100,000 and over1,004,802 (96.2%)39,697 (3.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Suffolk County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Suffolk County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 624,629 (26.1%)72,165 (76.4%)
6 to 18 Years54,952 (22.6%)194,046 (79.8%)
19 to 25 Years22,087 (15.9%)112,366 (81.0%)
25 to 34 Years28,907 (17.8%)124,513 (76.8%)
35 to 44 Years26,967 (15.0%)144,061 (80.1%)
45 to 54 Years28,391 (13.3%)180,655 (84.9%)
55 to 64 Years37,553 (16.6%)192,035 (84.9%)
65 to 74 Years137,303 (92.2%)99,873 (67.1%)
75 Years and over107,041 (98.3%)73,037 (67.1%)
Total467,830 (30.9%)1,192,751 (78.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Suffolk County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Suffolk County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years272 (0.7%)68 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years7,575 (6.2%)3,611 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years10,741 (6.5%)7,741 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years24,439 (7.9%)26,293 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years13,352 (19.0%)12,928 (16.5%)
75 Years and over16,243 (36.8%)26,808 (41.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Suffolk County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Suffolk County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years169 (0.4%)38 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years676 (0.6%)236 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years934 (0.6%)887 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years5,426 (1.8%)3,939 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years5,427 (7.7%)2,938 (3.7%)
75 Years and over8,589 (19.5%)9,705 (15.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Suffolk County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years160 (0.4%)30 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years882 (0.7%)712 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,684 (1.0%)1,109 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,821 (1.2%)4,509 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,817 (2.6%)1,955 (2.5%)
75 Years and over2,502 (5.7%)5,036 (7.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Suffolk County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6,504 (5.4%)2,341 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years7,651 (4.6%)5,335 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years8,871 (2.9%)8,411 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,709 (3.8%)2,379 (3.0%)
75 Years and over3,472 (7.9%)7,508 (11.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Suffolk County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years536 (0.4%)481 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,037 (1.2%)1,557 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years11,367 (3.7%)14,112 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years6,896 (9.8%)9,258 (11.8%)
75 Years and over8,797 (19.9%)18,586 (28.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Suffolk County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,567 (1.3%)530 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,373 (1.4%)1,049 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years5,252 (1.7%)5,210 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,617 (3.7%)2,043 (2.6%)
75 Years and over3,648 (8.3%)8,377 (12.9%)

Technology Access in Suffolk County

Computing Device Access in Suffolk County

Computing Device Access in Suffolk County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop443,31586.8%
Smartphone453,47888.8%
Tablet361,65970.8%
No Computing Device23,2914.6%
Total510,686100.0%

Internet Access in Suffolk County

Internet Access in Suffolk County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet6490.1%
Broadband Home420,46182.3%
Cellular Data Only42,1508.3%
Satellite Internet17,1893.4%
No Internet41,5268.1%
Total510,686100.0%

Suffolk County Summary

Suffolk County is located in the southeastern part of New York State, on the eastern end of Long Island. It is the easternmost county in the state and is bordered by Nassau County to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and the Long Island Sound to the north. Suffolk County is the fourth most populous county in New York State, with an estimated population of 1,493,350 in 2019.

Geography

Suffolk County covers an area of 912 square miles, making it the largest county in New York State. It is divided into ten towns, each of which is further divided into villages and hamlets. The towns are Babylon, Brookhaven, East Hampton, Huntington, Islip, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Smithtown, Southampton, and Southold. The county is home to several large bodies of water, including the Great South Bay, the Peconic Bay, and the Shinnecock Bay. The county also contains several barrier islands, including Fire Island and Gardiners Island.
The terrain of Suffolk County is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The highest point in the county is Jayne's Hill, located in the town of Southold, which has an elevation of 400 feet. The county is home to several state parks, including Montauk Point State Park, Sunken Meadow State Park, and Wildwood State Park.

Economy

Suffolk County has a diverse economy, with a mix of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and technology. Agriculture is a major industry in the county, with crops such as potatoes, onions, and corn being grown in the area. The county is also home to several wineries, which produce wines from local grapes.
Manufacturing is another major industry in the county, with products such as electronics, medical equipment, and aircraft components being produced in the area. The county is also home to several technology companies, including CA Technologies, Canon USA, and Northrop Grumman.
Tourism is a major industry in Suffolk County, with the county being home to several popular beaches, including Jones Beach State Park and Robert Moses State Park. The county is also home to several popular attractions, including the Long Island Aquarium and the Montauk Point Lighthouse.

Demographics

As of 2019, Suffolk County had an estimated population of 1,493,350, making it the fourth most populous county in New York State. The population is composed of a mix of races and ethnicities, with the largest group being non-Hispanic whites, who make up 63.3% of the population. Other major racial and ethnic groups include Hispanics (17.2%), African Americans (9.2%), and Asians (7.2%).
The median household income in Suffolk County is $93,845, which is higher than the national median of $61,937. The county also has a higher than average poverty rate, with 11.2% of the population living below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Suffolk County is located in the southeastern part of New York State, on the eastern end of Long Island. It is the fourth most populous county in the state, with an estimated population of 1,493,350 in 2019. The county has a diverse economy, with a mix of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and technology. The population is composed of a mix of races and ethnicities, with the largest group being non-Hispanic whites. The median household income in Suffolk County is $93,845, which is higher than the national median.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Suffolk County?
Per Capita income in Suffolk County is $54,127.
What is the Median Family Income in Suffolk County?
Median Family Income in Suffolk County is $141,671.
What is the Median Household income in Suffolk County?
Median Household Income in Suffolk County is $122,498.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Suffolk County?
Income or Wage Gap in Suffolk County is 28.9%.
Women in Suffolk County earn 71.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Suffolk County?
Family Income Deficit in Suffolk County is $11,166.
Families that are below poverty line in Suffolk County earn $11,166 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Suffolk County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Suffolk County is 0.44.
What is the Total Population of Suffolk County?
Total Population of Suffolk County is 1,524,486.
What is the Total Male Population of Suffolk County?
Total Male Population of Suffolk County is 756,707.
What is the Total Female Population of Suffolk County?
Total Female Population of Suffolk County is 767,779.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Suffolk County?
There are 98.56 Males per 100 Females in Suffolk County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Suffolk County?
There are 101.46 Females per 100 Males in Suffolk County.
What is the Median Population Age in Suffolk County?
Median Population Age in Suffolk County is 41.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Suffolk County
Average Family Size in Suffolk County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Suffolk County
Average Household Size in Suffolk County is 2.9 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Suffolk County?
There are 821,962 People in the Labor Forcein in Suffolk County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Suffolk County?
65.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Suffolk County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Suffolk County?
Unemployment Rate in Suffolk County is 4.8%.