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Coram

New York · 39,113 residents · 13.826 sq mi
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Coram is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,692. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $346,500. Households here earn about 40% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,113
+12%since 2000
from 34,923 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,829 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2,526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+10%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K33K36K40K43K1990201020202024Coram
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,692
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,309 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,546
+40%since 2000
from $24,597 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
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
$346,500
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,487
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $956 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+77%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(27,073)
Black9.8%(3,842)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(5,307)
Asian5%(1,952)
Other2%(772)
Diversity Score60.7%(23,740)
Diversity Score
61
+33%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.2%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coram, New York?

Coram, New York has about 39,113 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Coram, New York earns about $77,692 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 $346,500, and the typical rent is about $1,487 a month.

How educated are people in Coram, New York?

About 31.2% 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 7.3% 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 9,002 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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