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Commack

New York · 36,536 residents · 12.248 sq mi
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Commack is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,825. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $523,400. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 104% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,536
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36,367 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,983 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+16%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K36K37K37K1990201020202024Commack
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,825
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,009 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,247
+92%since 2000
from $30,840 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$523,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,894
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,269 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
8.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(29,468)
Black1.7%(632)
Hispanic / Latino8%(2,914)
Asian6.9%(2,536)
Other1.4%(495)
Diversity Score40%(14,599)
Diversity Score
40
+131%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.9%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Commack, New York?

Commack, New York has about 36,536 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Commack, New York earns about $144,825 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 $523,400, and the typical rent is about $1,894 a month.

How educated are people in Commack, New York?

About 54.0% 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 2.0% of people in Commack, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Commack, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Commack, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 412 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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