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West Babylon Overview

$47,239
PER CAPITA INCOME
$129,146
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$121,266
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,485
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
42,783
TOTAL POPULATION
21,137
MALE POPULATION
21,646
FEMALE POPULATION
97.65
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.41
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
24,457
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Income in West Babylon

Income Overview in West Babylon

Per Capita Income in West Babylon is $47,239, while median incomes of families and households are $129,146 and $121,266 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income42,783$47,239
Median Family Income9,980$129,146
Mean Family Income9,980$147,000
Median Household Income13,957$121,266
Mean Household Income13,957$137,215
Income Deficit9,980$9,485
Wage / Income Gap (%)42,78321.51%
Wage / Income Gap ($)42,78378.49¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index42,7830.37

Earnings by Sex in West Babylon

Average Earnings in West Babylon are $53,321, $59,588 for men and $46,771 for women, a difference of 21.5%.
Earnings by Sex in West Babylon
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male12,584 (51.0%)$59,588
Female12,085 (49.0%)$46,771
Total24,669 (100.0%)$53,321

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Babylon

The most common earnings brackets in West Babylon are $100,000+ for men (3,233 | 25.7%) and $100,000+ for women (2,119 | 17.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Babylon
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less317 (2.5%)384 (3.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999167 (1.3%)386 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499182 (1.5%)333 (2.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999260 (2.1%)438 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499397 (3.2%)324 (2.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999219 (1.7%)168 (1.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499207 (1.6%)490 (4.1%)
$17,500 to $19,999126 (1.0%)273 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499311 (2.5%)276 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999274 (2.2%)444 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,999299 (2.4%)656 (5.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999779 (6.2%)543 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999344 (2.7%)413 (3.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999513 (4.1%)568 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999858 (6.8%)724 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999483 (3.8%)476 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999871 (6.9%)979 (8.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999929 (7.4%)770 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,815 (14.4%)1,321 (10.9%)
$100,000+3,233 (25.7%)2,119 (17.5%)
Total12,584 (100.0%)12,085 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Babylon

Average earnings in West Babylon are $69,980 for men and $54,450 for women, a difference of 22.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $96,188, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $50,391. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $84,444, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $35,709.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Babylon
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$50,391$57,759
High School Diploma$58,080$35,709
College or Associate's Degree$72,268$48,178
Bachelor's Degree$77,571$68,301
Graduate Degree$96,188$84,444
Total$69,980$54,450

Family Income in West Babylon

Family Income Brackets in West Babylon

According to the West Babylon family income data, there are 2,954 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.6% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 60 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in West Babylon
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000600.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991201.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991901.9%
$25,000 to $34,9992302.3%
$35,000 to $49,9994694.7%
$50,000 to $74,9991,02810.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991,08810.9%
$100,000 to $149,9992,95429.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991,74617.5%
$200,000+2,10621.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Babylon

4-person families (2,284 | 22.9%) account for the highest median family income in West Babylon with $155,076 per family, while 2-person families (3,569 | 35.8%) have the highest median income of $56,748 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Babylon
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,569 (35.8%)$113,496
3-Person Families2,497 (25.0%)$133,569
4-Person Families2,284 (22.9%)$155,076
5-Person Families1,084 (10.9%)$143,333
6-Person Families358 (3.6%)$147,571
7+ Person Families188 (1.9%)$148,333
Total9,980 (100.0%)$129,146

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Babylon

The median family income in West Babylon is $129,146, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,308) having the highest median family income of $179,286, while families with no earners (1,084) have the lowest median family income of $67,500, accounting for 23.1% and 10.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Babylon
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,084 (10.9%)$67,500
1 Earner2,699 (27.0%)$110,511
2 Earners3,889 (39.0%)$143,052
3+ Earners2,308 (23.1%)$179,286
Total9,980 (100.0%)$129,146

Household Income in West Babylon

Household Income Brackets in West Babylon

With 3,782 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in West Babylon, accounting for 27.1% of all households. In contrast, only 251 households (1.8%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Babylon
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002511.8%
$10,000 to $14,9992792.0%
$15,000 to $24,9996004.3%
$25,000 to $34,9995023.6%
$35,000 to $49,9996985.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,53511.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991,56311.2%
$100,000 to $149,9993,78227.1%
$150,000 to $199,9992,01014.4%
$200,000+2,76319.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Babylon

The median household income in West Babylon is $121,266, with the highest median household income of $140,574 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 6,566 households (47.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $28,964, with 82 households (0.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Babylon
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years82 (0.6%)$28,964
25 to 44 Years3,074 (22.0%)$134,070
45 to 64 Years6,566 (47.0%)$140,574
65+ Years4,235 (30.3%)$77,813
Total13,957 (100.0%)$121,266

Poverty in West Babylon

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Babylon

With 5.1% poverty level for males and 6.6% for females among the residents of West Babylon, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 17 males (12.4%) and 58 females (32.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Babylon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (2.7%)21 (2.4%)
5 Years17 (12.4%)10 (5.0%)
6 to 11 Years84 (6.3%)71 (6.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)77 (7.9%)
15 Years7 (1.7%)58 (32.0%)
16 and 17 Years23 (5.0%)36 (9.2%)
18 to 24 Years95 (4.9%)158 (8.8%)
25 to 34 Years105 (3.3%)116 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years129 (5.6%)183 (7.6%)
45 to 54 Years272 (9.3%)186 (6.9%)
55 to 64 Years162 (4.6%)128 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years109 (6.2%)128 (6.3%)
75 Years and over35 (2.5%)224 (10.3%)
Total1,064 (5.1%)1,396 (6.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Babylon

According to the poverty statistics in West Babylon, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 97.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Babylon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years950 (97.3%)864 (97.6%)
5 Years120 (87.6%)192 (95.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,248 (93.7%)1,004 (93.4%)
12 to 14 Years609 (100.0%)895 (92.1%)
15 Years416 (98.4%)123 (68.0%)
16 and 17 Years440 (95.0%)354 (90.8%)
18 to 24 Years1,837 (95.1%)1,643 (91.2%)
25 to 34 Years3,112 (96.7%)2,702 (95.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,160 (94.4%)2,227 (92.4%)
45 to 54 Years2,650 (90.7%)2,525 (93.1%)
55 to 64 Years3,339 (95.4%)3,549 (96.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,643 (93.8%)1,908 (93.7%)
75 Years and over1,343 (97.5%)1,941 (89.6%)
Total19,867 (94.9%)19,927 (93.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Babylon

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Babylon show that 2.6% or 186 of the total 7,035 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.6%, which includes 68 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Babylon
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,107 (98.4%)68 (1.6%)
1 or 2 Children2,291 (96.7%)79 (3.3%)
3 or 4 Children451 (93.4%)32 (6.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total6,849 (97.4%)186 (2.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Babylon

According to the poverty data in West Babylon, 4.8% or 45 single-father households and 5.8% or 116 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (22.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (9.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Babylon
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)63 (4.9%)
1 or 2 Children35 (10.7%)53 (9.2%)
3 or 4 Children10 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total45 (4.8%)116 (5.8%)

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

The poverty data for West Babylon shows that 186 of the married-couple family households (2.6%) and 161 of the single-parent households (5.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 88 household (9.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Babylon
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children68 (1.6%)63 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children79 (3.3%)88 (9.8%)
3 or 4 Children32 (6.6%)10 (5.1%)
5 or more Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (2.6%)161 (5.5%)

Race in West Babylon

The most populous races in West Babylon are White / Caucasian (30,821 | 72.0%), Hispanic or Latino (7,409 | 17.3%), and Black / African American (5,356 | 12.5%).
Race in West Babylon
Race# Population% Population
Asian7131.7%
Black / African American5,35612.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino7,40917.3%
Native / Alaskan660.2%
White / Caucasian30,82172.0%
Two or more Races2,4265.7%
Some other Race3,4018.0%
Total42,783100.0%

Ancestry in West Babylon

The most populous ancestries reported in West Babylon are Italian (10,646 | 24.9%), Irish (7,481 | 17.5%), German (4,858 | 11.4%), Polish (2,637 | 6.2%), and Puerto Rican (1,842 | 4.3%), together accounting for 64.2% of all West Babylon residents.
Ancestry in West Babylon
Ancestry# Population% Population
African490.1%
American1,3533.2%
Arab340.1%
Argentinean1010.2%
Armenian540.1%
Australian50.0%
Austrian2780.6%
Bahamian320.1%
Belizean70.0%
Bhutanese210.1%
Blackfeet500.1%
Bolivian120.0%
Brazilian480.1%
British580.1%
British West Indian1170.3%
Burmese70.0%
Canadian140.0%
Central American1,8374.3%
Central American Indian350.1%
Cherokee340.1%
Choctaw180.0%
Colombian4891.1%
Cree270.1%
Croatian290.1%
Cuban2640.6%
Czech1610.4%
Czechoslovakian990.2%
Danish500.1%
Dominican1,2472.9%
Dutch2900.7%
Eastern European1720.4%
Ecuadorian6121.4%
Egyptian190.0%
English1,3723.2%
European1920.4%
Filipino160.0%
Finnish230.1%
French3230.7%
French Canadian710.2%
German4,85811.4%
Ghanaian170.0%
Greek2580.6%
Guatemalan840.2%
Guyanese1290.3%
Haitian6221.5%
Honduran3250.8%
Hungarian1220.3%
Icelander180.0%
Indian (Asian)2430.6%
Irish7,48117.5%
Iroquois30.0%
Italian10,64624.9%
Jamaican5891.4%
Korean930.2%
Lebanese140.0%
Lithuanian890.2%
Maltese270.1%
Mexican1940.4%
Mexican American Indian230.1%
Norwegian1620.4%
Panamanian720.2%
Paraguayan620.1%
Peruvian2230.5%
Polish2,6376.2%
Portuguese210.1%
Puerto Rican1,8424.3%
Romanian180.0%
Russian9252.2%
Salvadoran1,0782.5%
Scandinavian970.2%
Scotch-Irish1640.4%
Scottish2010.5%
Seminole670.2%
Slovak270.1%
Slovene210.1%
South American1,5303.6%
Spaniard1080.3%
Spanish1800.4%
Sri Lankan920.2%
Subsaharan African980.2%
Swedish1690.4%
Swiss570.1%
Thai2400.6%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2150.5%
Turkish5241.2%
Ugandan320.1%
Ukrainian2350.5%
Uruguayan230.1%
Venezuelan80.0%
Vietnamese780.2%
West Indian260.1%
Yugoslavian300.1%
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Immigrants in West Babylon

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Babylon came from Latin America (4,336 | 10.1%), Caribbean (2,217 | 5.2%), Central America (1,246 | 2.9%), Europe (1,062 | 2.5%), and El Salvador (883 | 2.1%), together accounting for 22.8% of all West Babylon residents.
Immigrants in West Babylon
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa450.1%
Argentina500.1%
Asia8752.1%
Australia40.0%
Austria130.0%
Bahamas120.0%
Bangladesh580.1%
Belarus160.0%
Belize70.0%
Bolivia240.1%
Brazil260.1%
Canada270.1%
Caribbean2,2175.2%
Central America1,2462.9%
China1500.4%
Colombia2850.7%
Cuba790.2%
Czechoslovakia270.1%
Dominica400.1%
Dominican Republic5731.3%
Eastern Africa110.0%
Eastern Asia1570.4%
Eastern Europe4261.0%
Ecuador2020.5%
El Salvador8832.1%
England120.0%
Europe1,0622.5%
Germany1050.3%
Ghana170.0%
Greece60.0%
Grenada600.1%
Guatemala370.1%
Guyana1410.3%
Haiti5291.2%
Honduras2520.6%
India440.1%
Ireland190.0%
Italy3220.7%
Jamaica6331.5%
Korea70.0%
Latin America4,33610.1%
Lebanon110.0%
Mexico670.2%
Northern Europe1770.4%
Oceania40.0%
Pakistan1010.2%
Peru1150.3%
Philippines620.1%
Poland2630.6%
Romania390.1%
Scotland260.1%
South Africa170.0%
South America8732.0%
South Central Asia2030.5%
South Eastern Asia1220.3%
Southern Europe3410.8%
Spain130.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1420.3%
Turkey3640.9%
Uganda110.0%
Ukraine500.1%
Venezuela80.0%
Vietnam600.1%
Western Africa170.0%
Western Asia3930.9%
Western Europe1180.3%
Yemen180.0%
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Sex and Age in West Babylon

Sex and Age in West Babylon

The most populous age groups in West Babylon are 55 to 59 Years (2,075 | 9.8%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (1,985 | 9.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Babylon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,011 (4.8%)962 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Years945 (4.5%)873 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Years1,158 (5.5%)1,422 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years1,251 (5.9%)1,128 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Years1,569 (7.4%)1,244 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years1,627 (7.7%)1,558 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years1,590 (7.5%)1,260 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years1,303 (6.2%)1,129 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Years986 (4.7%)1,281 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years1,369 (6.5%)1,429 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years1,559 (7.4%)1,282 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years2,075 (9.8%)1,985 (9.2%)
60 to 64 Years1,445 (6.8%)1,709 (7.9%)
65 to 69 Years958 (4.5%)1,298 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years814 (3.8%)766 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years632 (3.0%)615 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years470 (2.2%)792 (3.7%)
85 Years and over375 (1.8%)913 (4.2%)
Total21,137 (100.0%)21,646 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Babylon

Median Family Size in West Babylon

The median family size in West Babylon is 3.50 persons per family, with married-couple families (7,035 | 70.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.64 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (933 | 9.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.93 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Babylon
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,035 (70.5%)3.64
Single Male/Father933 (9.3%)2.93
Single Female/Mother2,012 (20.2%)3.29
Total Families9,980 (100.0%)3.50

Median Household Size in West Babylon

The median household size in West Babylon is 3.02 persons per household, with married-couple households (7,035 | 50.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.75 persons per household. non-family households (3,977 | 28.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Babylon
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,035 (50.4%)3.75
Single Male/Father933 (6.7%)3.49
Single Female/Mother2,012 (14.4%)3.64
Non-family3,977 (28.5%)1.32
Total Households13,957 (100.0%)3.02

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Babylon

Out of a total of 13,957 households in West Babylon, 9,980 (71.5%) are family households, while 3,977 (28.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,096, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,984.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Babylon
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,984 (21.4%)
2-Person Households3,096 (22.2%)861 (6.2%)
3-Person Households2,438 (17.5%)96 (0.7%)
4-Person Households2,531 (18.1%)12 (0.1%)
5-Person Households1,189 (8.5%)14 (0.1%)
6-Person Households488 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households238 (1.7%)10 (0.1%)
Total9,980 (71.5%)3,977 (28.5%)

Female Fertility in West Babylon

Fertility by Age in West Babylon

Average fertility rate in West Babylon is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 110.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 50.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Babylon
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years124 (21.1%)110.0
20 to 34 years296 (50.3%)73.0
35 to 50 years168 (28.6%)41.0
Total588 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Babylon

76.9% of women with births (588) in West Babylon are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Babylon
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)124 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years296 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years156 (92.9%)12 (7.1%)
Total452 (76.9%)136 (23.1%)

Fertility by Education in West Babylon

Average fertility rate in West Babylon is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 95.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 45.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Babylon
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School68 (11.6%)69.0
High School Diploma75 (12.8%)38.0
College or Associate's Degree267 (45.4%)95.0
Bachelor's Degree89 (15.1%)42.0
Graduate Degree89 (15.1%)64.0
Total588 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Babylon

23.1% of women with births in West Babylon are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 49.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Babylon
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree135 (50.6%)132 (49.4%)
Bachelor's Degree85 (95.5%)4 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total452 (76.9%)136 (23.1%)

Employment Characteristics in West Babylon

Employment by Class of Employer in West Babylon

Among the 22,492 employed individuals in West Babylon, private company employees (14,622 | 65.0%), local government employees (2,524 | 11.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (2,174 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Babylon
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees14,62265.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7203.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8153.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,1749.7%
Local Government Employees2,52411.2%
State Government Employees1,0594.7%
Federal Government Employees5782.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total22,492100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Babylon

According to the labor force statistics for West Babylon, out of the total population over 16 years of age (35,808), 68.3% or 24,457 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 1,688 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 91.4% or 2,911 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.5% or 195 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Babylon
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years909 (51.2%)195 (21.5%)
20 to 24 Years2,166 (77.0%)113 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years2,911 (91.4%)213 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years2,411 (84.6%)181 (7.5%)
35 to 44 Years4,116 (87.6%)317 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years5,013 (88.9%)406 (8.1%)
55 to 59 Years3,280 (80.8%)95 (2.9%)
60 to 64 Years2,274 (72.1%)107 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,135 (29.6%)51 (4.5%)
75 Years and over243 (6.4%)17 (7.0%)
Total24,457 (68.3%)1,688 (6.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Babylon

According to labor force statistics for West Babylon, 84.8% of individuals (20,002) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (23,587) are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 1,320 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 90.4% or 7,576 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.0% or 575 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Babylon
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,675 (81.5%)105 (5.1%)
High School Diploma5,225 (78.6%)731 (11.0%)
College / Associate Degree5,535 (85.1%)241 (3.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,576 (90.4%)503 (6.0%)
Total20,002 (84.8%)1,557 (6.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Babylon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Babylon are Community & Social Service (2,860 | 12.6%), Management (2,303 | 10.1%), Education Instruction & Library (1,714 | 7.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,280 | 5.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (1,220 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Babylon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Babylon, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (97.7%), Computers & Mathematics (88.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (83.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.2%), Health Technologists (78.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (77.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Babylon
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,351 (58.7%)952 (41.3%)
Business & Financial663 (55.8%)526 (44.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,013 (83.0%)207 (17.0%)
Computers & Mathematics496 (88.7%)63 (11.3%)
Architecture & Engineering432 (97.7%)10 (2.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science85 (38.8%)134 (61.2%)
Community & Social Service 887 (31.0%)1,973 (69.0%)
Education, Arts & Media136 (32.8%)279 (67.2%)
Legal Services & Support123 (35.1%)227 (64.9%)
Education Instruction & Library380 (22.2%)1,334 (77.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment248 (65.1%)133 (34.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating266 (20.8%)1,014 (79.2%)
Health Technologists146 (21.2%)541 (78.7%)
Total (Category)4,180 (47.2%)4,672 (52.8%)
Total (Overall)11,763 (51.7%)10,993 (48.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Babylon are Healthcare Support (1,095 | 4.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (826 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (694 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (598 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (590 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in West Babylon

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Babylon, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (84.8%), Security & Protection (79.8%), and Law Enforcement (74.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (82.3%), Healthcare Support (81.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Babylon
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support207 (18.9%)888 (81.1%)
Security & Protection471 (79.8%)119 (20.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention256 (84.8%)46 (15.2%)
Law Enforcement215 (74.7%)73 (25.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving317 (38.4%)509 (61.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance417 (69.7%)181 (30.3%)
Personal Care & Service123 (17.7%)571 (82.3%)
Total (Category)1,535 (40.4%)2,268 (59.6%)
Total (Overall)11,763 (51.7%)10,993 (48.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Babylon are Office & Administration (3,386 | 14.9%), and Sales & Related (2,366 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Babylon

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Babylon
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,079 (45.6%)1,287 (54.4%)
Office & Administration1,108 (32.7%)2,278 (67.3%)
Total (Category)2,187 (38.0%)3,565 (62.0%)
Total (Overall)11,763 (51.7%)10,993 (48.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Babylon are Construction & Extraction (1,316 | 5.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (865 | 3.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (49 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Babylon

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Babylon
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry11 (22.5%)38 (77.5%)
Construction & Extraction1,265 (96.1%)51 (3.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair856 (99.0%)9 (1.0%)
Total (Category)2,132 (95.6%)98 (4.4%)
Total (Overall)11,763 (51.7%)10,993 (48.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Babylon are Production (821 | 3.6%), Transportation (692 | 3.0%), and Material Moving (606 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Babylon

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Babylon
OccupationMaleFemale
Production684 (83.3%)137 (16.7%)
Transportation537 (77.6%)155 (22.4%)
Material Moving508 (83.8%)98 (16.2%)
Total (Category)1,729 (81.6%)390 (18.4%)
Total (Overall)11,763 (51.7%)10,993 (48.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Babylon

Employment Industries in West Babylon

The major employment industries in West Babylon include Health Care & Social Assistance (3,707 | 16.3%), Retail Trade (2,877 | 12.6%), Educational Services (2,219 | 9.8%), Construction (1,821 | 8.0%), and Professional & Scientific (1,708 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in West Babylon

Employment Industries by Sex in West Babylon

The West Babylon industries that see more men than women are Utilities (87.2%), Construction (84.9%), and Information (74.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (79.4%), Educational Services (79.1%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (76.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Babylon
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting13 (20.6%)50 (79.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,546 (84.9%)275 (15.1%)
Manufacturing1,052 (73.8%)374 (26.2%)
Wholesale Trade316 (70.1%)135 (29.9%)
Retail Trade1,605 (55.8%)1,272 (44.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,013 (70.9%)416 (29.1%)
Utilities95 (87.2%)14 (12.8%)
Information322 (74.9%)108 (25.1%)
Finance & Insurance604 (42.8%)807 (57.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing116 (38.8%)183 (61.2%)
Professional & Scientific994 (58.2%)714 (41.8%)
Enterprise Management9 (40.9%)13 (59.1%)
Administrative & Support521 (66.4%)264 (33.6%)
Educational Services464 (20.9%)1,755 (79.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance881 (23.8%)2,826 (76.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation263 (61.0%)168 (39.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services395 (40.4%)582 (59.6%)
Public Administration896 (67.6%)429 (32.4%)
Total11,763 (51.7%)10,993 (48.3%)

Education in West Babylon

School Enrollment in West Babylon

The most common levels of schooling among the 9,352 students in West Babylon are college / undergraduate (2,448 | 26.2%), middle school (2,143 | 22.9%), and high school (1,873 | 20.0%).
School Enrollment in West Babylon
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3784.0%
Kindergarten3333.6%
Elementary School1,60617.2%
Middle School2,14322.9%
High School1,87320.0%
College / Undergraduate2,44826.2%
Graduate / Professional5716.1%
Total9,352100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Babylon

Out of a total of 9,352 students who are enrolled in schools in West Babylon, 1,637 (17.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 7,715 (82.5%) 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 186 (52.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,730 (96.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Babylon
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds167 (47.3%)186 (52.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,730 (96.2%)68 (3.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,446 (95.7%)111 (4.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,312 (92.8%)101 (7.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds320 (53.8%)275 (46.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,079 (76.4%)333 (23.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds396 (55.4%)319 (44.6%)
35 Years and over261 (51.3%)248 (48.7%)
Total7,715 (82.5%)1,637 (17.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Babylon

Business (2,320 | 22.0%), education (1,448 | 13.8%), science & technology (1,228 | 11.7%), social sciences (770 | 7.3%), and arts & humanities (687 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 10,524 individuals in West Babylon who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Babylon
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5305.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4474.3%
Physical & Health Sciences2642.5%
Psychology4504.3%
Social Sciences7707.3%
Engineering5325.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies660.6%
Science & Technology1,22811.7%
Business2,32022.0%
Education1,44813.8%
Literature & Languages4974.7%
Liberal Arts & History6255.9%
Visual & Performing Arts4374.2%
Communications2232.1%
Arts & Humanities6876.5%
Total10,524100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Babylon

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Babylon

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Babylon are males with 2 vehicles (4,128, accounting for 35.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,150, making up 38.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Babylon
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle175 (1.5%)158 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle1,337 (11.5%)1,510 (13.9%)
2 Vehicles4,128 (35.6%)4,150 (38.2%)
3 Vehicles2,620 (22.6%)2,416 (22.2%)
4 Vehicles2,209 (19.1%)1,738 (16.0%)
5 or more Vehicles1,129 (9.7%)904 (8.3%)
Total11,598 (100.0%)10,876 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Babylon

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Babylon are 15 to 19 minutes (3,001 commuters, 14.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (2,802 commuters, 13.4%), and 10 to 14 minutes (2,611 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in West Babylon
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3721.8%
5 to 9 Minutes1,8068.7%
10 to 14 Minutes2,61112.5%
15 to 19 Minutes3,00114.4%
20 to 24 Minutes2,80213.4%
25 to 29 Minutes1,3666.6%
30 to 34 Minutes2,30311.0%
35 to 39 Minutes3991.9%
40 to 44 Minutes5392.6%
45 to 59 Minutes1,9409.3%
60 to 89 Minutes2,21810.6%
90 or more Minutes1,5097.2%

Commute Time by Sex in West Babylon

The most common commute times in West Babylon are 15 to 19 minutes (1,648 commuters, 15.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,353 commuters, 13.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Babylon
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes284 (2.6%)88 (0.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes781 (7.2%)1,025 (10.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,286 (11.9%)1,325 (13.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,648 (15.2%)1,353 (13.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,520 (14.1%)1,282 (12.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes511 (4.7%)855 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,183 (10.9%)1,120 (11.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes117 (1.1%)282 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes273 (2.5%)266 (2.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes952 (8.8%)988 (9.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,464 (13.5%)754 (7.5%)
90 or more Minutes801 (7.4%)708 (7.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Babylon

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Babylon are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,573, 14.5%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,297, 12.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Babylon
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM614 (5.7%)140 (1.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM620 (5.7%)223 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM780 (7.2%)413 (4.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM906 (8.4%)878 (8.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,060 (9.8%)1,060 (10.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,065 (9.8%)1,254 (12.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,098 (10.2%)1,241 (12.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,573 (14.5%)1,297 (12.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM658 (6.1%)1,229 (12.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM781 (7.2%)1,056 (10.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM167 (1.5%)223 (2.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM382 (3.5%)132 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM525 (4.9%)371 (3.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM591 (5.5%)529 (5.3%)
Total10,820 (100.0%)10,046 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Babylon

Occupancy by Ownership in West Babylon

Of the total 13,957 dwellings in West Babylon, owner-occupied units account for 10,705 (76.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,252 (23.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Babylon
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10,70576.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,25223.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units13,957100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Babylon

Occupancy by Household Size in West Babylon
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,98421.4%
2-Person Household3,95728.3%
3-Person Household2,53418.2%
4+ Person Household4,48232.1%
Total Housing Units13,957100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Babylon

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Babylon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,789 (60.0%)1,195 (40.1%)
2-Person Household3,147 (79.5%)810 (20.5%)
3-Person Household2,128 (84.0%)406 (16.0%)
4+ Person Household3,641 (81.2%)841 (18.8%)
Total Housing Units10,705 (76.7%)3,252 (23.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Babylon

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Babylon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School853 (79.6%)218 (20.3%)
High School Diploma3,042 (73.3%)1,110 (26.7%)
College/Associate Degree3,486 (77.8%)996 (22.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,324 (78.2%)928 (21.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Babylon

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Babylon
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,3319.5%
35 to 44 Years1,82513.1%
45 to 54 Years2,72119.5%
55 to 64 Years3,84527.6%
65 to 74 Years2,17215.6%
75 to 84 Years1,3209.5%
85 Years and Over7435.3%
Total13,957100.0%

Housing Finances in West Babylon

Median Income by Occupancy in West Babylon

Median Income by Occupancy in West Babylon
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied10,705 (76.7%)$130,753
Renter-Occupied3,252 (23.3%)$81,000
Average13,957 (100.0%)$121,266

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Babylon

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Babylon
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000190 (1.8%)16 (0.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9999 (0.1%)40 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999151 (1.4%)123 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99998 (0.9%)121 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999202 (1.9%)177 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999296 (2.8%)205 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999474 (4.4%)218 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999920 (8.6%)609 (18.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,110 (10.4%)447 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,105 (29.0%)682 (21.0%)
$150,000 or more4,150 (38.8%)614 (18.9%)
Total10,705 (100.0%)3,252 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Babylon

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Babylon
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300110 (1.0%)34 (1.1%)
$300 to $499162 (1.5%)22 (0.7%)
$500 to $799315 (2.9%)131 (4.0%)
$800 to $999234 (2.2%)8 (0.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,601 (15.0%)281 (8.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,831 (17.1%)870 (26.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,265 (11.8%)576 (17.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,684 (15.7%)603 (18.5%)
$3,000 or more3,503 (32.7%)453 (13.9%)
Total10,705 (100.0%)3,252 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Babylon

Housing Structures in West Babylon

Housing Structures in West Babylon
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached10,64176.2%
Single Unit, Attached2401.7%
2 Unit Apartments1,0007.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2491.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2782.0%
10 or more Apartments1,3609.7%
Mobile Home / Other1891.3%
Total13,957100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Babylon

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Babylon
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,652 (90.7%)989 (9.3%)
Single Unit, Attached140 (58.3%)100 (41.7%)
2 Unit Apartments393 (39.3%)607 (60.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments33 (13.3%)216 (86.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments13 (4.7%)265 (95.3%)
10 or more Apartments285 (21.0%)1,075 (79.0%)
Mobile Home / Other189 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,705 (76.7%)3,252 (23.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Babylon

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Babylon
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room16 (0.2%)27 (0.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms243 (2.3%)1,365 (42.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,357 (22.0%)977 (30.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,570 (42.7%)514 (15.8%)
8 or more Rooms3,519 (32.9%)369 (11.4%)
Total10,705 (100.0%)3,252 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Babylon

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Babylon
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,234 (39.6%)1,303 (40.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas250 (2.3%)116 (3.6%)
Electricity340 (3.2%)949 (29.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5,798 (54.2%)824 (25.3%)
Coal or Coke8 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels67 (0.6%)14 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used8 (0.1%)46 (1.4%)
Total10,705 (100.0%)3,252 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Babylon

Household Vehicle Usage in West Babylon
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle269 (2.5%)404 (12.4%)
1 Vehicle2,424 (22.6%)1,396 (42.9%)
2 Vehicles4,226 (39.5%)927 (28.5%)
3 or more Vehicles3,786 (35.4%)525 (16.1%)
Total10,705 (100.0%)3,252 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Babylon

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Babylon

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,0426,663
Median Property Value$441,100$452,300
Median Household Income$113,194$2,856
Monthly Housing Costs$1,450$3,503
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$51

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Babylon

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Babylon
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000142 (3.5%)112 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99978 (1.9%)41 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999273 (6.8%)293 (4.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,377 (58.8%)4,141 (62.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,059 (26.2%)1,934 (29.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99942 (1.0%)84 (1.3%)
$1,000,000 or more71 (1.8%)58 (0.9%)
Total4,042 (100.0%)6,663 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Babylon

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Babylon
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000125 (3.1%)166 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999320 (7.9%)74 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999174 (4.3%)131 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999208 (5.1%)122 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999415 (10.3%)266 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999519 (12.8%)505 (7.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999987 (24.4%)591 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more1,294 (32.0%)2,118 (31.8%)
Total4,042 (100.0%)6,663 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Babylon

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Babylon
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x800 (19.8%)139,893 (2,099.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x706 (17.5%)1,176 (17.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x642 (15.9%)1,797 (27.0%)
4.0x or more1,820 (45.0%)1,397 (21.0%)
Total4,042 (100.0%)6,663 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Babylon

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Babylon
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80040 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499161 (4.0%)56 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,4993,710 (91.8%)59 (0.9%)
Total4,042 (100.0%)6,663 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Babylon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Babylon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Babylon
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,281 (98.7%)31 (1.3%)
6 to 18 Years5,710 (97.3%)158 (2.7%)
19 to 25 Years3,748 (94.0%)238 (6.0%)
26 to 34 Years4,886 (90.2%)531 (9.8%)
35 to 44 Years4,368 (93.0%)331 (7.0%)
45 to 54 Years5,408 (96.0%)225 (4.0%)
55 to 64 Years6,900 (96.1%)278 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years3,754 (99.1%)34 (0.9%)
75 Years and older3,543 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40,598 (95.7%)1,826 (4.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Babylon

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Babylon
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,281 (98.7%)31 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,710 (97.3%)158 (2.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,748 (94.0%)238 (6.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Babylon

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Babylon
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,679 (97.0%)52 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,408 (97.1%)72 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,733 (95.5%)175 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,927 (96.7%)136 (3.4%)
$100,000 and over28,600 (95.4%)1,391 (4.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Babylon

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Babylon
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6359 (15.5%)2,035 (88.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,166 (19.9%)5,088 (86.7%)
19 to 25 Years474 (11.9%)3,378 (84.8%)
25 to 34 Years756 (14.0%)4,232 (78.1%)
35 to 44 Years532 (11.3%)3,918 (83.4%)
45 to 54 Years720 (12.8%)4,971 (88.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,115 (15.5%)6,181 (86.1%)
65 to 74 Years3,550 (93.7%)2,636 (69.6%)
75 Years and over3,523 (99.4%)2,204 (62.2%)
Total12,195 (28.7%)34,643 (81.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Babylon

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Babylon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years166 (5.6%)93 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years253 (4.9%)156 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years743 (8.5%)648 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years322 (18.4%)386 (19.0%)
75 Years and over480 (34.8%)1,169 (54.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Babylon

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Babylon: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)27 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.0%)8 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years176 (2.0%)108 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years102 (5.8%)72 (3.5%)
75 Years and over229 (16.6%)311 (14.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Babylon: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years32 (1.1%)17 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.0%)49 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years106 (1.2%)102 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years39 (2.2%)73 (3.6%)
75 Years and over63 (4.6%)371 (17.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Babylon: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years132 (4.4%)12 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years125 (2.4%)81 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years193 (2.2%)179 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years50 (2.9%)68 (3.3%)
75 Years and over190 (13.8%)623 (28.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Babylon: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (0.5%)26 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years49 (0.9%)69 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years354 (4.1%)374 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years189 (10.8%)278 (13.7%)
75 Years and over331 (24.0%)828 (38.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Babylon: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years41 (1.4%)29 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years69 (1.3%)72 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years188 (2.2%)169 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years138 (7.9%)31 (1.5%)
75 Years and over158 (11.5%)659 (30.4%)

Technology Access in West Babylon

Computing Device Access in West Babylon

Computing Device Access in West Babylon
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop12,01986.1%
Smartphone12,35488.5%
Tablet10,31273.9%
No Computing Device6024.3%
Total13,957100.0%

Internet Access in West Babylon

Internet Access in West Babylon
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home11,56482.9%
Cellular Data Only1,0507.5%
Satellite Internet4433.2%
No Internet1,2078.6%
Total13,957100.0%

West Babylon Summary

Introduction

West Babylon is a hamlet located in the Town of Babylon in Suffolk County, New York. It is situated on the South Shore of Long Island, approximately 50 miles east of New York City. West Babylon is a vibrant community with a rich history, diverse geography, and a thriving economy. This paper will explore the history, geography, economy, and demographics of West Babylon in 2000 words.

History

West Babylon was originally inhabited by the Secatogue Indians, a branch of the Algonquin tribe. The Secatogue Indians were a peaceful people who lived off the land and were known for their basket weaving and shellfish harvesting. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the 1650s and established a small farming community. The area was known as “West Neck” until the late 1800s when it was renamed “West Babylon” after the nearby town of Babylon.
In the early 1900s, West Babylon began to experience rapid growth as more and more people moved to the area. The population increased from just over 1,000 in 1910 to over 10,000 by the 1950s. During this time, the area was transformed from a rural farming community to a bustling suburban town.
In the 1960s, West Babylon experienced a period of rapid development as new homes and businesses were built. The area was further transformed in the 1970s when the Long Island Rail Road opened a station in West Babylon, making it easier for people to commute to New York City.
Today, West Babylon is a vibrant community with a population of over 40,000. The area is home to a variety of businesses, parks, and recreational facilities.

Geography

West Babylon is located on the South Shore of Long Island, approximately 50 miles east of New York City. The hamlet is bordered by the Great South Bay to the south and the Town of Babylon to the north. The area is characterized by rolling hills, wooded areas, and wetlands.
The climate in West Babylon is typical of the Northeastern United States. Summers are warm and humid, while winters are cold and snowy. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

West Babylon’s economy is largely based on retail, manufacturing, and services. The area is home to a variety of businesses, including restaurants, banks, and retail stores. The largest employers in the area are the West Babylon School District, the Town of Babylon, and the Long Island Rail Road.
West Babylon is also home to a number of industrial parks, which provide jobs in manufacturing and other industries. The area is also home to a number of medical facilities, including Good Samaritan Hospital and Southside Hospital.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, West Babylon had a population of 40,213. The population is largely white (83.3%), with smaller percentages of African Americans (7.2%), Hispanics (5.3%), and Asians (3.2%). The median household income is $87,845, and the median age is 40.

Conclusion

West Babylon is a vibrant community with a rich history, diverse geography, and a thriving economy. The area is home to a variety of businesses, parks, and recreational facilities. The population is largely white, with smaller percentages of African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians. West Babylon is a great place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in West Babylon?
Per Capita income in West Babylon is $47,239.
What is the Median Family Income in West Babylon?
Median Family Income in West Babylon is $129,146.
What is the Median Household income in West Babylon?
Median Household Income in West Babylon is $121,266.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Babylon?
Income or Wage Gap in West Babylon is 21.5%.
Women in West Babylon earn 78.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in West Babylon?
Family Income Deficit in West Babylon is $9,485.
Families that are below poverty line in West Babylon earn $9,485 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Babylon?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Babylon is 0.37.
What is the Total Population of West Babylon?
Total Population of West Babylon is 42,783.
What is the Total Male Population of West Babylon?
Total Male Population of West Babylon is 21,137.
What is the Total Female Population of West Babylon?
Total Female Population of West Babylon is 21,646.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Babylon?
There are 97.65 Males per 100 Females in West Babylon.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Babylon?
There are 102.41 Females per 100 Males in West Babylon.
What is the Median Population Age in West Babylon?
Median Population Age in West Babylon is 43.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Babylon
Average Family Size in West Babylon is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Babylon
Average Household Size in West Babylon is 3.0 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Babylon?
There are 24,457 People in the Labor Forcein in West Babylon.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Babylon?
68.3% of People are in the Labor Force in West Babylon.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Babylon?
Unemployment Rate in West Babylon is 6.9%.