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Coram

New York · 39,539 residents · 13.826 sq mi
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Coram is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,220. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $452,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,539
+13%since 2000
from 34,923 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,860 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+24%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K33K36K40K43K1990201020202024Coram
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,220
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,309 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,630
+98%since 2000
from $24,597 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+3%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$452,100
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,492
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $956 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+70%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(26,897)
Black8.2%(2,869)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(3,314)
Asian3.3%(1,148)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.6%(15,932)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(22,257)
Black12.6%(4,993)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(7,375)
Asian3.7%(1,479)
Other8.7%(3,435)
Diversity Score77.9%(30,813)
Diversity Score
78
+71%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.6%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2017
from 87.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 77.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 10.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coram, New York?

Coram, New York has about 39,539 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Coram, New York earns about $105,220 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coram, New York expensive?

In Coram, New York, the median home is worth about $452,100, and the typical rent is about $2,492 a month.

How educated are people in Coram, New York?

About 36.1% of adults age 25 and over in Coram, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coram, New York?

About 7.5% of people in Coram, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coram, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Coram, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,428 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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