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Calverton

New York · 5,934 residents · 26.215 sq mi
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Calverton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,498. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,900. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,934
+4%since 2000
from 5,704 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
54.5
+28%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Calverton
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54%(240)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(281)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.5%(268)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.2%(249)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(219)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.2%(548)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449%(536)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.1%(661)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.4%(914)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7416.2%(959)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8413%(772)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.8%(287)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,498
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,544 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,850
+31%since 2000
from $26,609 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,900
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,161
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $941 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−40%since 2009
from 5.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(4,776)
Black7.2%(409)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(346)
Asian0.9%(54)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(4,203)
Black7%(414)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(1,095)
Asian0.8%(47)
Other1.7%(103)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.8%(203)
Guatemalan3.5%(183)
Honduran0.7%(38)
Colombian0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Chinese0.6%(30)
Japanese0.3%(16)
Filipino0.3%(16)
Ancestry
Irish28.9%(1,526)
Italian25.4%(1,341)
German14.5%(768)
Polish13.7%(721)
English3.8%(201)
American2.8%(147)
Russian2.6%(137)
Dutch1.4%(75)
Ukrainian1.3%(68)
Greek1.1%(59)
Swedish1.1%(59)
Lithuanian0.9%(49)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.9%(46)
Hungarian0.8%(42)
Scottish0.7%(38)
Danish0.7%(37)
Canadian0.5%(26)
Czech0.5%(26)
Austrian0.5%(24)
Swiss0.4%(20)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(15)
British0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2013
from 7.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.2%(641)
Married54.2%(1,277)
Widowed8.7%(205)
Divorced10%(235)
Women 15+
Never married19.1%(499)
Married45.1%(1,179)
Widowed13.6%(354)
Divorced22.2%(580)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calverton, New York?

Calverton, New York has about 5,934 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calverton, New York?

The typical household in Calverton, New York earns about $53,498 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calverton, New York expensive?

In Calverton, New York, the median home is worth about $184,900, and the typical rent is about $2,161 a month.

How educated are people in Calverton, New York?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Calverton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calverton, New York?

About 15.9% of people in Calverton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calverton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Calverton, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,175 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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