Suffolk County, New York
Suffolk County is home to 1.53 million people. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, below the New York rate (14.0%). The median household income is $130,686.
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| Measure | Value | New York | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,530,146 | 19,852,366 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $130,686 | $85,974 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 6.4% | 14.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 7.1% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.7% | 5.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.2% | 40.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $578,400 | $423,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $2,255 | $1,621 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 58.8% | 52.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 16.8% | 22.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.7 years | 39.8 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.