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East Patchogue

New York · 21,673 residents · 8.318 sq mi
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East Patchogue is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,397. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $478,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 26% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,673
+4%since 2000
from 20,824 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,606 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+14%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K21K22K23K1990201020202024East Patchogue
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,397
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,237 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,035
+116%since 2000
from $23,619 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$478,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,045
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $907 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+63%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(17,560)
Black3%(625)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(1,895)
Asian1.9%(404)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.9%(6,644)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(14,778)
Black3.7%(793)
Hispanic / Latino22%(4,770)
Asian2.5%(541)
Other3.6%(791)
Diversity Score60.4%(13,094)
Diversity Score
60
+89%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2017
from 82.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 78.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 14.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Patchogue, New York?

East Patchogue, New York has about 21,673 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Patchogue, New York?

The typical household in East Patchogue, New York earns about $108,397 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Patchogue, New York expensive?

In East Patchogue, New York, the median home is worth about $478,700, and the typical rent is about $2,045 a month.

How educated are people in East Patchogue, New York?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Patchogue, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Patchogue, New York?

About 5.9% of people in East Patchogue, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Patchogue, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Patchogue, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,478 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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