2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,525,680
Suffolk County is one of the most populous counties in New York with a population of 1.5M. The median household income is $128,329, 97% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.4%, median home value is $539,500, and 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 65% above the national average.
Population
1,525,680
2023 estimate
Rank #25 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$128,329
Household
Rank #27 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$539,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #89 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
39.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #259 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
16.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
24.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
68% above New York avg·97% above national avg
Poverty Rate
51% above New York avg·57% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% above New York avg·14% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$56,341
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
102% above New York avg·158% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
93% above New York avg·136% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
18% above New York avg·12% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
26% below New York avg·53% below national avg
Housing Units
579,790
Households
512,280
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$3,262
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
32 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
28% above New York avg·65% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% above New York avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.5%
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