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Commack

New York · 36,124 residents · 12.248 sq mi
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Commack is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,512. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $524,200. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 93% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,124
−1%since 2000
from 36,367 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,949 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+11%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K36K37K37K1990201020202024Commack
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,512
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,009 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,773
+32%since 2000
from $30,840 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.3%
US avg: 7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$524,200
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,752
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,269 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+61%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(33,490)
Black0.6%(214)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,055)
Asian3.8%(1,364)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(6,280)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(31,750)
Black0.8%(297)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,722)
Asian5.4%(1,951)
Other0.8%(281)
Diversity Score27.1%(9,792)
Diversity Score
27
+57%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.4%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Commack, New York?

Commack, New York has about 36,124 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Commack, New York earns about $107,512 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Commack, New York expensive?

In Commack, New York, the median home is worth about $524,200, and the typical rent is about $1,752 a month.

How educated are people in Commack, New York?

About 45.3% of adults age 25 and over in Commack, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Commack, New York?

About 1.9% of people in Commack, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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