Riverhead, NY

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Riverhead Overview

14,388
TOTAL POPULATION
7,524
MALE POPULATION
6,864
FEMALE POPULATION
109.62
MALES / 100 FEMALES
91.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,691
PER CAPITA INCOME
$92,679
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$73,197
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$6,617
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,742
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Riverhead Zip Codes

Riverhead Area Codes

Race in Riverhead

The most populous races in Riverhead are White / Caucasian (8,135 | 56.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4,685 | 32.6%), and Some other Race (2,366 | 16.4%).
Race in Riverhead
Race# Population% Population
Asian4012.8%
Black / African American1,91713.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4,68532.6%
Native / Alaskan150.1%
White / Caucasian8,13556.5%
Two or more Races1,55410.8%
Some other Race2,36616.4%
Total14,388100.0%

Ancestry in Riverhead

The most populous ancestries reported in Riverhead are Central American (2,835 | 19.7%), Guatemalan (1,306 | 9.1%), Italian (1,292 | 9.0%), Polish (1,243 | 8.6%), and German (1,215 | 8.4%), together accounting for 54.8% of all Riverhead residents.
Ancestry in Riverhead
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2321.6%
American7475.2%
Austrian270.2%
Belgian2021.4%
British400.3%
Burmese1080.7%
Canadian350.2%
Central American2,83519.7%
Colombian6364.4%
Cuban540.4%
Czech390.3%
Czechoslovakian250.2%
Danish480.3%
Dominican980.7%
Dutch1080.7%
Eastern European420.3%
English6014.2%
European2822.0%
French690.5%
French Canadian670.5%
German1,2158.4%
Ghanaian1040.7%
Greek90.1%
Guatemalan1,3069.1%
Haitian2071.4%
Honduran3272.3%
Hungarian710.5%
Irish1,0907.6%
Italian1,2929.0%
Jamaican3372.3%
Korean120.1%
Lithuanian1441.0%
Mexican6874.8%
Mexican American Indian1451.0%
Navajo260.2%
Northern European300.2%
Norwegian50.0%
Polish1,2438.6%
Portuguese80.1%
Puerto Rican1991.4%
Russian1481.0%
Salvadoran1,2028.4%
Scandinavian130.1%
Scotch-Irish160.1%
Scottish810.6%
Slovak210.2%
South American6364.4%
Subsaharan African3362.3%
Swedish150.1%
Swiss190.1%
Thai440.3%
Ukrainian710.5%
Vietnamese630.4%
Welsh350.2%
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Immigrants in Riverhead

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Riverhead came from Latin America (3,018 | 21.0%), Central America (1,735 | 12.1%), El Salvador (958 | 6.7%), Colombia (741 | 5.1%), and South America (741 | 5.1%), together accounting for 50.0% of all Riverhead residents.
Immigrants in Riverhead
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1391.0%
Asia3142.2%
Bangladesh310.2%
Belgium410.3%
Canada190.1%
Caribbean5423.8%
Central America1,73512.1%
Colombia7415.1%
Dominican Republic850.6%
Eastern Asia480.3%
Eastern Europe5163.6%
El Salvador9586.7%
Europe6814.7%
Germany470.3%
Ghana1040.7%
Guatemala6174.3%
Haiti50.0%
Honduras520.4%
India440.3%
Israel50.0%
Italy400.3%
Jamaica4523.1%
Korea480.3%
Latin America3,01821.0%
Liberia350.2%
Lithuania900.6%
Mexico1080.7%
Northern Europe330.2%
Pakistan1741.2%
Philippines120.1%
Poland4263.0%
Portugal40.0%
Scotland190.1%
South America7415.1%
South Central Asia2491.7%
South Eastern Asia120.1%
Southern Europe440.3%
Western Africa1391.0%
Western Asia50.0%
Western Europe880.6%
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Sex and Age in Riverhead

Sex and Age in Riverhead

The most populous age groups in Riverhead are 60 to 64 Years (855 | 11.4%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (767 | 11.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Riverhead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years533 (7.1%)450 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Years323 (4.3%)239 (3.5%)
10 to 14 Years331 (4.4%)245 (3.6%)
15 to 19 Years688 (9.1%)262 (3.8%)
20 to 24 Years253 (3.4%)555 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years727 (9.7%)434 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years493 (6.6%)410 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years330 (4.4%)81 (1.2%)
40 to 44 Years515 (6.8%)391 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years232 (3.1%)289 (4.2%)
50 to 54 Years364 (4.8%)488 (7.1%)
55 to 59 Years264 (3.5%)243 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years855 (11.4%)767 (11.2%)
65 to 69 Years534 (7.1%)662 (9.6%)
70 to 74 Years545 (7.2%)733 (10.7%)
75 to 79 Years175 (2.3%)245 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years192 (2.5%)252 (3.7%)
85 Years and over170 (2.3%)118 (1.7%)
Total7,524 (100.0%)6,864 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Riverhead

Median Family Size in Riverhead

The median family size in Riverhead is 3.38 persons per family, with single female/mother families (527 | 15.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.97 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (451 | 13.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.13 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Riverhead
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,467 (71.6%)3.30
Single Male/Father451 (13.1%)3.13
Single Female/Mother527 (15.3%)3.97
Total Families3,445 (100.0%)3.38

Median Household Size in Riverhead

The median household size in Riverhead is 2.68 persons per household, with single female/mother households (527 | 10.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.21 persons per household. non-family households (1,746 | 33.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Riverhead
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,467 (47.5%)3.36
Single Male/Father451 (8.7%)3.39
Single Female/Mother527 (10.2%)4.21
Non-family1,746 (33.6%)1.06
Total Households5,191 (100.0%)2.68

Household Size by Marriage Status in Riverhead

Out of a total of 5,191 households in Riverhead, 3,445 (66.4%) are family households, while 1,746 (33.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,725, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,692.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Riverhead
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,692 (32.6%)
2-Person Households1,725 (33.2%)39 (0.7%)
3-Person Households548 (10.6%)9 (0.2%)
4-Person Households571 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households270 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households136 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households195 (3.8%)6 (0.1%)
Total3,445 (66.4%)1,746 (33.6%)

Female Fertility in Riverhead

Fertility by Age in Riverhead

Average fertility rate in Riverhead is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Riverhead
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years85 (83.3%)61.0
35 to 50 years17 (16.7%)20.0
Total102 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Riverhead

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Riverhead
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Riverhead

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Riverhead
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School17 (16.7%)25.0
High School Diploma85 (83.3%)99.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total102 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Riverhead

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Riverhead
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Riverhead

Income Overview in Riverhead

Per Capita Income in Riverhead is $38,691, while median incomes of families and households are $92,679 and $73,197 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income14,388$38,691
Median Family Income3,445$92,679
Mean Family Income3,445$124,881
Median Household Income5,191$73,197
Mean Household Income5,191$101,577
Income Deficit3,445$6,617
Wage / Income Gap (%)14,38827.05%
Wage / Income Gap ($)14,38872.95¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index14,3880.48

Earnings by Sex in Riverhead

Average Earnings in Riverhead are $43,185, $46,851 for men and $34,178 for women, a difference of 27.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Riverhead
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,046 (56.7%)$46,851
Female3,086 (43.3%)$34,178
Total7,132 (100.0%)$43,185

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Riverhead

The most common earnings brackets in Riverhead are $100,000+ for men (587 | 14.5%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (300 | 9.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Riverhead
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less161 (4.0%)282 (9.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999219 (5.4%)37 (1.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49964 (1.6%)151 (4.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999247 (6.1%)113 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49915 (0.4%)224 (7.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99933 (0.8%)80 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499116 (2.9%)138 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99935 (0.9%)41 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499157 (3.9%)110 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99917 (0.4%)95 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999256 (6.3%)129 (4.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999215 (5.3%)191 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99998 (2.4%)148 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999276 (6.8%)212 (6.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999371 (9.2%)150 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999150 (3.7%)109 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999226 (5.6%)300 (9.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999451 (11.2%)139 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999352 (8.7%)218 (7.1%)
$100,000+587 (14.5%)219 (7.1%)
Total4,046 (100.0%)3,086 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Riverhead

Average earnings in Riverhead are $49,672 for men and $38,967 for women, a difference of 21.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $82,143, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $27,281. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,457, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Riverhead
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$49,842$29,356
High School Diploma$53,587$23,250
College or Associate's Degree$27,281$55,457
Bachelor's Degree$82,143$0
Graduate Degree$77,406$52,625
Total$49,672$38,967

Family Income in Riverhead

Family Income Brackets in Riverhead

According to the Riverhead family income data, there are 641 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 52 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Riverhead
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000551.6%
$10,000 to $14,999521.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991554.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992076.0%
$35,000 to $49,99940311.7%
$50,000 to $74,99942412.3%
$75,000 to $99,99959917.4%
$100,000 to $149,99964118.6%
$150,000 to $199,99947913.9%
$200,000+43112.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Riverhead

5-person families (215 | 6.2%) account for the highest median family income in Riverhead with $147,875 per family, while 2-person families (1,815 | 52.7%) have the highest median income of $43,742 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Riverhead
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,815 (52.7%)$87,484
3-Person Families573 (16.6%)$68,361
4-Person Families544 (15.8%)$0
5-Person Families215 (6.2%)$147,875
6-Person Families124 (3.6%)$77,604
7+ Person Families174 (5.1%)$117,656
Total3,445 (100.0%)$92,679

Family Income by Number of Earners in Riverhead

The median family income in Riverhead is $92,679, with families comprising 3+ earners (695) having the highest median family income of $139,375, while families with no earners (721) have the lowest median family income of $56,382, accounting for 20.2% and 20.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Riverhead
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners721 (20.9%)$56,382
1 Earner851 (24.7%)$83,819
2 Earners1,178 (34.2%)$116,810
3+ Earners695 (20.2%)$139,375
Total3,445 (100.0%)$92,679

Household Income in Riverhead

Household Income Brackets in Riverhead

With 908 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Riverhead, accounting for 17.5% of all households. In contrast, only 171 households (3.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Riverhead
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002705.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991713.3%
$15,000 to $24,9994729.1%
$25,000 to $34,9992544.9%
$35,000 to $49,99958711.3%
$50,000 to $74,99990817.5%
$75,000 to $99,99974814.4%
$100,000 to $149,99983116.0%
$150,000 to $199,9995149.9%
$200,000+4368.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Riverhead

The median household income in Riverhead is $73,197, with the highest median household income of $115,011 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,019 households (19.6%) 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 70 households (1.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Riverhead
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years70 (1.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,019 (19.6%)$115,011
45 to 64 Years1,984 (38.2%)$81,473
65+ Years2,118 (40.8%)$63,145
Total5,191 (100.0%)$73,197

Poverty in Riverhead

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Riverhead

With 8.9% poverty level for males and 13.9% for females among the residents of Riverhead, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 186 males (44.9%) and 42 females (40.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Riverhead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years60 (11.4%)147 (32.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)42 (40.0%)
6 to 11 Years186 (44.9%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)14 (9.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years84 (19.1%)35 (14.2%)
18 to 24 Years59 (15.2%)7 (1.2%)
25 to 34 Years43 (3.5%)208 (24.6%)
35 to 44 Years43 (5.1%)87 (18.6%)
45 to 54 Years35 (5.9%)163 (21.1%)
55 to 64 Years54 (4.8%)67 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years61 (5.8%)44 (3.2%)
75 Years and over35 (7.0%)132 (23.6%)
Total660 (8.9%)946 (13.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Riverhead

According to the poverty statistics in Riverhead, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 6 to 11 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 Riverhead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years465 (88.6%)303 (67.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)63 (60.0%)
6 to 11 Years228 (55.1%)225 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years240 (100.0%)140 (90.9%)
15 Years98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years357 (80.9%)211 (85.8%)
18 to 24 Years328 (84.8%)564 (98.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,177 (96.5%)636 (75.4%)
35 to 44 Years796 (94.9%)381 (81.4%)
45 to 54 Years555 (94.1%)610 (78.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,065 (95.2%)943 (93.4%)
65 to 74 Years990 (94.2%)1,341 (96.8%)
75 Years and over462 (93.0%)428 (76.4%)
Total6,761 (91.1%)5,845 (86.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Riverhead

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Riverhead show that 3.8% or 95 of the total 2,467 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 4.8%, comprising of 30 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 Riverhead
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,524 (95.9%)65 (4.1%)
1 or 2 Children594 (95.2%)30 (4.8%)
3 or 4 Children254 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,372 (96.2%)95 (3.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Riverhead

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Riverhead
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)23 (5.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)67 (90.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)33 (71.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)123 (23.3%)

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

The poverty data for Riverhead shows that 95 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 123 of the single-parent households (12.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (4.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 67 household (49.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Riverhead
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children65 (4.1%)23 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children30 (4.8%)67 (49.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)33 (36.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total95 (3.8%)123 (12.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Riverhead

Employment by Class of Employer in Riverhead

Among the 5,958 employed individuals in Riverhead, private company employees (4,293 | 72.1%), local government employees (420 | 7.0%), and self-employed (incorporated) (363 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Riverhead
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,29372.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3636.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2153.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations3495.9%
Local Government Employees4207.0%
State Government Employees1692.8%
Federal Government Employees1492.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total5,958100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Riverhead

According to the labor force statistics for Riverhead, out of the total population over 16 years of age (12,169), 55.4% or 6,742 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.2% or 620 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 83.9% or 758 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.1% or 91 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Riverhead
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years301 (35.3%)43 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Years482 (59.7%)62 (12.9%)
25 to 29 Years879 (75.7%)191 (21.7%)
30 to 34 Years758 (83.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,079 (81.9%)90 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years924 (67.3%)86 (9.3%)
55 to 59 Years412 (81.3%)91 (22.1%)
60 to 64 Years1,100 (67.8%)20 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years725 (29.3%)35 (4.8%)
75 Years and over85 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,742 (55.4%)620 (9.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Riverhead

According to labor force statistics for Riverhead, 74.8% of individuals (5,148) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,883) are in the labor force, with 9.3% or 479 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 83.6% or 1,084 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.2% or 165 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Riverhead
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,504 (76.2%)111 (5.6%)
High School Diploma1,545 (72.8%)174 (8.2%)
College / Associate Degree1,018 (68.3%)148 (9.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,084 (83.6%)197 (15.2%)
Total5,148 (74.8%)640 (9.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Riverhead

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Riverhead are Management (548 | 8.9%), Community & Social Service (527 | 8.6%), Education Instruction & Library (194 | 3.2%), Business & Financial (167 | 2.7%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (167 | 2.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Riverhead

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Riverhead, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Management (75.2%), and Business & Financial (59.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (99.5%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (82.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Riverhead
OccupationMaleFemale
Management412 (75.2%)136 (24.8%)
Business & Financial99 (59.3%)68 (40.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science45 (35.4%)82 (64.6%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science17 (17.2%)82 (82.8%)
Community & Social Service 123 (23.3%)404 (76.7%)
Education, Arts & Media57 (37.0%)97 (63.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1 (0.5%)193 (99.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment65 (38.9%)102 (61.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating44 (32.8%)90 (67.2%)
Health Technologists44 (32.8%)90 (67.2%)
Total (Category)723 (48.1%)780 (51.9%)
Total (Overall)3,558 (58.1%)2,567 (41.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Riverhead are Cleaning & Maintenance (783 | 12.8%), Healthcare Support (291 | 4.8%), Security & Protection (159 | 2.6%), Personal Care & Service (155 | 2.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (141 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Riverhead

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Riverhead, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (84.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (83.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (80.0%), Healthcare Support (69.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Riverhead
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support90 (30.9%)201 (69.1%)
Security & Protection135 (84.9%)24 (15.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention117 (83.0%)24 (17.0%)
Law Enforcement18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving34 (43.6%)44 (56.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance588 (75.1%)195 (24.9%)
Personal Care & Service31 (20.0%)124 (80.0%)
Total (Category)878 (59.9%)588 (40.1%)
Total (Overall)3,558 (58.1%)2,567 (41.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Riverhead are Office & Administration (979 | 16.0%), and Sales & Related (557 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Riverhead

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Riverhead
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related363 (65.2%)194 (34.8%)
Office & Administration191 (19.5%)788 (80.5%)
Total (Category)554 (36.1%)982 (63.9%)
Total (Overall)3,558 (58.1%)2,567 (41.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Riverhead are Construction & Extraction (569 | 9.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (310 | 5.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (14 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Riverhead

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Riverhead
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction569 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair310 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)893 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)3,558 (58.1%)2,567 (41.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Riverhead are Transportation (375 | 6.1%), Material Moving (202 | 3.3%), and Production (150 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Riverhead

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Riverhead
OccupationMaleFemale
Production78 (52.0%)72 (48.0%)
Transportation375 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving57 (28.2%)145 (71.8%)
Total (Category)510 (70.2%)217 (29.8%)
Total (Overall)3,558 (58.1%)2,567 (41.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Riverhead

Employment Industries in Riverhead

The major employment industries in Riverhead include Construction (1,088 | 17.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (918 | 15.0%), Administrative & Support (638 | 10.4%), Retail Trade (557 | 9.1%), and Educational Services (497 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Riverhead

Employment Industries by Sex in Riverhead

The Riverhead industries that see more men than women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Construction (93.8%), and Transportation & Warehousing (89.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (78.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74.6%), and Professional & Scientific (66.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Riverhead
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting52 (63.4%)30 (36.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,020 (93.8%)68 (6.2%)
Manufacturing94 (58.4%)67 (41.6%)
Wholesale Trade80 (51.0%)77 (49.0%)
Retail Trade270 (48.5%)287 (51.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing293 (89.6%)34 (10.4%)
Utilities22 (37.3%)37 (62.7%)
Information102 (59.3%)70 (40.7%)
Finance & Insurance107 (46.9%)121 (53.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing34 (44.7%)42 (55.3%)
Professional & Scientific115 (33.2%)231 (66.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support522 (81.8%)116 (18.2%)
Educational Services106 (21.3%)391 (78.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance233 (25.4%)685 (74.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services215 (69.1%)96 (30.9%)
Public Administration120 (55.3%)97 (44.7%)
Total3,558 (58.1%)2,567 (41.9%)

Education in Riverhead

School Enrollment in Riverhead

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,466 students in Riverhead are high school (901 | 36.5%), elementary school (500 | 20.3%), and middle school (445 | 18.0%).
School Enrollment in Riverhead
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool341.4%
Kindergarten1204.9%
Elementary School50020.3%
Middle School44518.0%
High School90136.5%
College / Undergraduate29211.8%
Graduate / Professional1747.1%
Total2,466100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Riverhead

Out of a total of 2,466 students who are enrolled in schools in Riverhead, 180 (7.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,286 (92.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 94 (86.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 49 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Riverhead
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old529 (94.1%)33 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds488 (97.2%)14 (2.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds619 (99.0%)6 (1.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds333 (95.7%)15 (4.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds15 (13.8%)94 (86.2%)
35 Years and over120 (87.6%)17 (12.4%)
Total2,286 (92.7%)180 (7.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Riverhead

Education (357 | 18.2%), liberal arts & history (263 | 13.4%), business (259 | 13.2%), engineering (199 | 10.2%), and science & technology (183 | 9.3%) are the most common fields of study among 1,959 individuals in Riverhead who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Riverhead
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics824.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural824.2%
Physical & Health Sciences623.2%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences1165.9%
Engineering19910.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies120.6%
Science & Technology1839.3%
Business25913.2%
Education35718.2%
Literature & Languages1135.8%
Liberal Arts & History26313.4%
Visual & Performing Arts482.5%
Communications1095.6%
Arts & Humanities743.8%
Total1,959100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Riverhead

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Riverhead

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Riverhead are males with 2 vehicles (999, accounting for 28.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (857, making up 40.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Riverhead
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle138 (4.0%)96 (3.9%)
1 Vehicle805 (23.2%)543 (22.2%)
2 Vehicles999 (28.7%)857 (35.1%)
3 Vehicles912 (26.2%)481 (19.7%)
4 Vehicles260 (7.5%)205 (8.4%)
5 or more Vehicles361 (10.4%)260 (10.6%)
Total3,475 (100.0%)2,442 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Riverhead

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Riverhead are 10 to 14 minutes (1,086 commuters, 18.9%), 30 to 34 minutes (765 commuters, 13.3%), and 45 to 59 minutes (668 commuters, 11.6%).
Commute Time in Riverhead
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3997.0%
5 to 9 Minutes64711.3%
10 to 14 Minutes1,08618.9%
15 to 19 Minutes57810.1%
20 to 24 Minutes4828.4%
25 to 29 Minutes2905.1%
30 to 34 Minutes76513.3%
35 to 39 Minutes260.4%
40 to 44 Minutes2804.9%
45 to 59 Minutes66811.6%
60 to 89 Minutes2784.8%
90 or more Minutes2454.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Riverhead

The most common commute times in Riverhead are 10 to 14 minutes (672 commuters, 19.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (469 commuters, 20.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Riverhead
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes338 (9.8%)61 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes178 (5.2%)469 (20.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes672 (19.5%)414 (18.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes319 (9.2%)259 (11.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes264 (7.6%)218 (9.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes139 (4.0%)151 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes458 (13.3%)307 (13.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)26 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes165 (4.8%)115 (5.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes580 (16.8%)88 (3.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes122 (3.5%)156 (6.8%)
90 or more Minutes217 (6.3%)28 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Riverhead

The most frequent times of departure to work in Riverhead are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (530, 15.3%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (453, 19.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Riverhead
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM64 (1.8%)64 (2.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM245 (7.1%)172 (7.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM223 (6.5%)98 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM315 (9.1%)94 (4.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM410 (11.9%)345 (15.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM530 (15.3%)281 (12.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM480 (13.9%)178 (7.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM399 (11.6%)453 (19.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM12 (0.4%)234 (10.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM286 (8.3%)148 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM44 (1.3%)117 (5.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM16 (0.5%)5 (0.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM229 (6.6%)88 (3.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM199 (5.8%)15 (0.6%)
Total3,452 (100.0%)2,292 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Riverhead

Occupancy by Ownership in Riverhead

Of the total 5,191 dwellings in Riverhead, owner-occupied units account for 2,986 (57.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,205 (42.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Riverhead
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,98657.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,20542.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,191100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Riverhead

Occupancy by Household Size in Riverhead
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,69232.6%
2-Person Household1,76434.0%
3-Person Household55710.7%
4+ Person Household1,17822.7%
Total Housing Units5,191100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Riverhead

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Riverhead
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household819 (48.4%)873 (51.6%)
2-Person Household1,430 (81.1%)334 (18.9%)
3-Person Household215 (38.6%)342 (61.4%)
4+ Person Household522 (44.3%)656 (55.7%)
Total Housing Units2,986 (57.5%)2,205 (42.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Riverhead

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Riverhead
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School222 (28.2%)566 (71.8%)
High School Diploma1,313 (65.9%)678 (34.1%)
College/Associate Degree849 (54.1%)721 (45.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher602 (71.5%)240 (28.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Riverhead

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Riverhead
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years60611.7%
35 to 44 Years4839.3%
45 to 54 Years69913.5%
55 to 64 Years1,28524.7%
65 to 74 Years1,39726.9%
75 to 84 Years55310.6%
85 Years and Over1683.2%
Total5,191100.0%

Housing Finances in Riverhead

Median Income by Occupancy in Riverhead

Median Income by Occupancy in Riverhead
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,986 (57.5%)$95,847
Renter-Occupied2,205 (42.5%)$55,535
Average5,191 (100.0%)$73,197

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Riverhead

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Riverhead
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00092 (3.1%)111 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99950 (1.7%)18 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99944 (1.5%)125 (5.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999262 (8.8%)36 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99952 (1.7%)121 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99973 (2.4%)181 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999227 (7.6%)361 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999384 (12.9%)527 (23.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999457 (15.3%)291 (13.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999461 (15.4%)367 (16.6%)
$150,000 or more884 (29.6%)67 (3.0%)
Total2,986 (100.0%)2,205 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Riverhead

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Riverhead
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30059 (2.0%)98 (4.4%)
$300 to $4998 (0.3%)192 (8.7%)
$500 to $79967 (2.2%)74 (3.4%)
$800 to $999304 (10.2%)125 (5.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499795 (26.6%)210 (9.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999417 (14.0%)478 (21.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499386 (12.9%)491 (22.3%)
$2,500 to $2,999437 (14.6%)119 (5.4%)
$3,000 or more513 (17.2%)247 (11.2%)
Total2,986 (100.0%)2,205 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Riverhead

Housing Structures in Riverhead

Housing Structures in Riverhead
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,91556.1%
Single Unit, Attached75814.6%
2 Unit Apartments1773.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3937.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3065.9%
10 or more Apartments3637.0%
Mobile Home / Other2795.4%
Total5,191100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Riverhead

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Riverhead
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,827 (62.7%)1,088 (37.3%)
Single Unit, Attached711 (93.8%)47 (6.2%)
2 Unit Apartments52 (29.4%)125 (70.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments61 (15.5%)332 (84.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments117 (38.2%)189 (61.8%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)363 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other218 (78.1%)61 (21.9%)
Total2,986 (57.5%)2,205 (42.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Riverhead

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Riverhead
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)105 (4.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms253 (8.5%)637 (28.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,078 (36.1%)928 (42.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,245 (41.7%)320 (14.5%)
8 or more Rooms410 (13.7%)215 (9.8%)
Total2,986 (100.0%)2,205 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Riverhead

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Riverhead
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,647 (55.2%)865 (39.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas159 (5.3%)35 (1.6%)
Electricity68 (2.3%)578 (26.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,108 (37.1%)683 (31.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)44 (2.0%)
Total2,986 (100.0%)2,205 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Riverhead

Household Vehicle Usage in Riverhead
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle354 (11.9%)152 (6.9%)
1 Vehicle867 (29.0%)1,191 (54.0%)
2 Vehicles1,067 (35.7%)404 (18.3%)
3 or more Vehicles698 (23.4%)458 (20.8%)
Total2,986 (100.0%)2,205 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Riverhead

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Riverhead

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,2691,717
Median Property Value$373,700$435,700
Median Household Income$67,188$797
Monthly Housing Costs$1,216$513
Real Estate Taxes$5,284$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Riverhead

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Riverhead
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000147 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9997 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99987 (6.9%)180 (10.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999797 (62.8%)1,095 (63.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999222 (17.5%)330 (19.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)78 (4.5%)
$1,000,000 or more9 (0.7%)34 (2.0%)
Total1,269 (100.0%)1,717 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Riverhead

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Riverhead
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00077 (6.1%)48 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999291 (22.9%)65 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99941 (3.2%)67 (3.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999149 (11.7%)32 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999195 (15.4%)78 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999176 (13.9%)189 (11.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999253 (19.9%)281 (16.4%)
$150,000 or more87 (6.9%)208 (12.1%)
Total1,269 (100.0%)1,717 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Riverhead

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Riverhead
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x112 (8.8%)138,607 (8,072.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x128 (10.1%)354 (20.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x196 (15.4%)409 (23.8%)
4.0x or more833 (65.6%)167 (9.7%)
Total1,269 (100.0%)1,717 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Riverhead

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Riverhead
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800106 (8.4%)42 (2.5%)
$800 to $1,499112 (8.8%)13 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,4991,024 (80.7%)42 (2.5%)
Total1,269 (100.0%)1,717 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Riverhead

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Riverhead

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Riverhead
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,033 (95.7%)47 (4.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,875 (99.2%)16 (0.9%)
19 to 25 Years839 (66.0%)433 (34.0%)
26 to 34 Years1,120 (66.8%)557 (33.2%)
35 to 44 Years923 (70.6%)384 (29.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,186 (87.0%)177 (13.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,087 (98.0%)42 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,243 (92.1%)193 (7.9%)
75 Years and older1,043 (98.7%)14 (1.3%)
Total12,349 (86.9%)1,863 (13.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Riverhead

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Riverhead
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,033 (95.7%)47 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,875 (99.2%)16 (0.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen839 (66.0%)433 (34.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Riverhead

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Riverhead
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,456 (97.1%)43 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,509 (92.0%)131 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,652 (87.5%)236 (12.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,136 (96.0%)89 (4.0%)
$100,000 and over5,282 (79.5%)1,364 (20.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Riverhead

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Riverhead
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6676 (62.6%)643 (59.5%)
6 to 18 Years629 (33.3%)1,464 (77.4%)
19 to 25 Years382 (30.0%)457 (35.9%)
25 to 34 Years413 (24.6%)792 (47.2%)
35 to 44 Years302 (23.1%)653 (50.0%)
45 to 54 Years345 (25.3%)941 (69.0%)
55 to 64 Years535 (25.1%)1,698 (79.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,123 (87.2%)1,569 (64.4%)
75 Years and over1,043 (98.7%)887 (83.9%)
Total6,448 (45.4%)9,104 (64.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Riverhead

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Riverhead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years135 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years392 (24.4%)37 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years259 (10.2%)504 (22.4%)
65 to 74 Years160 (15.2%)273 (19.7%)
75 Years and over273 (54.9%)272 (48.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Riverhead

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Riverhead: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years115 (4.5%)2 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years77 (7.3%)55 (4.0%)
75 Years and over160 (32.2%)158 (28.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Riverhead: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years43 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years75 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (1.5%)134 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years44 (4.2%)55 (4.0%)
75 Years and over43 (8.6%)39 (7.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Riverhead: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years135 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years232 (14.4%)37 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years93 (3.6%)130 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years97 (9.2%)136 (9.8%)
75 Years and over41 (8.3%)19 (3.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Riverhead: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years37 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years94 (3.7%)308 (13.7%)
65 to 74 Years86 (8.2%)243 (17.5%)
75 Years and over97 (19.5%)168 (30.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Riverhead: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years113 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years82 (3.2%)41 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years111 (10.6%)61 (4.4%)
75 Years and over55 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Riverhead

Computing Device Access in Riverhead

Computing Device Access in Riverhead
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,60569.5%
Smartphone4,06278.2%
Tablet2,90055.9%
No Computing Device58211.2%
Total5,191100.0%

Internet Access in Riverhead

Internet Access in Riverhead
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,72971.8%
Cellular Data Only68713.2%
Satellite Internet1492.9%
No Internet67213.0%
Total5,191100.0%

Riverhead Summary

Riverhead is a town located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is situated on the north shore of Long Island, approximately 58 miles east of Manhattan. The population was 33,506 at the 2010 census. Riverhead is the county seat of Suffolk County.

Geography

Riverhead is located at 40°56'N 72°41'W (40.937, -72.683). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 97.3 square miles (251.7 km2), of which, 95.2 square miles (246.3 km2) of it is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2) of it (2.17%) is water.
The town is bordered to the west by the Peconic River, to the north by the Long Island Sound, to the east by the Town of Southold, and to the south by the Town of Brookhaven.

History

The area now known as Riverhead was originally inhabited by the Shinnecock Native American tribe. The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1649, and the town was officially established in 1792.
Riverhead was originally part of the Town of Southold, but was separated in 1792 and incorporated as its own town. The town was named after the Peconic River, which flows through the town and empties into the Long Island Sound.
Riverhead was an important port in the 19th century, and was home to several shipbuilding yards. The town was also a major center for the whaling industry.

Economy

Riverhead is home to several major industries, including agriculture, fishing, and tourism. The town is also home to several wineries, breweries, and distilleries.
Agriculture is a major part of the local economy, with the town being home to several farms and nurseries. The town is also home to several seafood processing plants, which process and package local seafood for sale.
Fishing is also an important part of the local economy, with the town being home to several commercial fishing fleets. The town is also home to several marinas, which provide services to recreational boaters.
Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with the town being home to several attractions, including the Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center, the Long Island Maritime Museum, and the Splish Splash Water Park.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 33,506 people, 11,845 households, and 8,717 families residing in the town. The population density was 351.3 people per square mile (135.9/km2). There were 12,845 housing units at an average density of 134.9 per square mile (52.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 8.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 7.2% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.7% of the population.
There were 11,845 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $60,945, and the median income for a family was $68,945. Males had a median income of $45,945 versus $35,945 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,945. About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Riverhead?
Total Population of Riverhead is 14,388.
What is the Total Male Population of Riverhead?
Total Male Population of Riverhead is 7,524.
What is the Total Female Population of Riverhead?
Total Female Population of Riverhead is 6,864.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Riverhead?
There are 109.62 Males per 100 Females in Riverhead.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Riverhead?
There are 91.23 Females per 100 Males in Riverhead.
What is the Median Population Age in Riverhead?
Median Population Age in Riverhead is 44.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Riverhead
Average Family Size in Riverhead is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Riverhead
Average Household Size in Riverhead is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Riverhead?
Per Capita income in Riverhead is $38,691.
What is the Median Family Income in Riverhead?
Median Family Income in Riverhead is $92,679.
What is the Median Household income in Riverhead?
Median Household Income in Riverhead is $73,197.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Riverhead?
Income or Wage Gap in Riverhead is 27.0%.
Women in Riverhead earn 73.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Riverhead?
Family Income Deficit in Riverhead is $6,617.
Families that are below poverty line in Riverhead earn $6,617 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Riverhead?
Inequality or Gini Index in Riverhead is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Riverhead?
There are 6,742 People in the Labor Forcein in Riverhead.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Riverhead?
55.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Riverhead.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Riverhead?
Unemployment Rate in Riverhead is 9.2%.