Suffolk County, New York

Total Population: 1,525,680

County Seat: Riverhead

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Median Home Value

$539,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$128,329

Across all households

Median Age

41.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

39.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)63.2%
Hispanic or Latino22.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.2%
Two or More Races2.7%
Other Race0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.9%

65 Years and Over

17.5%

Male

49.6%

Female

50.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

92.4%

No Health Insurance

4.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

39.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$128,329

Mean Household Income

$163,151

Per Capita Income

$56,341

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$539,500

Median Rent

$2,190/mo

Total Housing Units

579,790

Owner-Occupied

81.9%

Renter-Occupied

18.1%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Married Couple Households

56.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

13.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.7%

Average Household Size

2.92

Broadband Internet Access

92.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 36103.