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Copiague

New York · 22,993 residents · 3.092 sq mi
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Copiague is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,828. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $369,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,993
+5%since 2000
from 21,922 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,436 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 7,090 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+5%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K23K24K1990201020202024Copiague
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,828
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,906 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,276
+34%since 2000
from $22,557 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,400
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,356
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $985 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+96%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(15,849)
Black3.8%(843)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(4,489)
Asian1.7%(377)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.8%(11,353)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(13,167)
Black6.3%(1,455)
Hispanic / Latino32.7%(7,523)
Asian2%(464)
Other1.5%(339)
Diversity Score69.8%(16,057)
Diversity Score
70
+35%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
26.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Copiague, New York?

Copiague, New York has about 22,993 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Copiague, New York earns about $71,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Copiague, New York expensive?

In Copiague, New York, the median home is worth about $369,400, and the typical rent is about $1,356 a month.

How educated are people in Copiague, New York?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Copiague, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Copiague, New York?

About 6.5% of people in Copiague, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Copiague, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Copiague, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,224 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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