Suffolk County, New York
NY · FIPS 36103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,530,146 | — | #26 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $130,686 | +73.9% | #31 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,599 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $578,400 | +105.2% | #93 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,255 | +93.9% | #13 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | -49.0% | #146 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Suffolk County has a population of 1,530,146, making it the #26 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Suffolk County is $130,686, ranking #31 out of 3,222 counties — 73.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.4% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Suffolk County is $578,400 (+105.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,255/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.2%.
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95.3% of residents in Suffolk County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Suffolk County, New York
Suffolk County, New York has a total population of 1,530,146, making it the 26th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Suffolk County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Suffolk County is $130,686, which ranks #31 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 73.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Suffolk County is $578,400, 105.2% above the national median. Renters in Suffolk County pay a median gross rent of $2,255 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Suffolk County, 40.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.8 min.
Suffolk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (22.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.9%).
All data for Suffolk County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.