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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Patchogue

New York · 20,824 residents · 8.318 sq mi
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East Patchogue is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,237. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $154,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,824
+3%since 1990
from 20,195 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,503 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,428 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+11%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
20K21K21K22K23K1990201020202024East Patchogue
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,237
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,052 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,619
+47%since 1990
from $16,092 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$154,900
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $145,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$907
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $779 in 1990
US average: $602
66.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
33.4% rent
2.7
−24%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(19,155)
Black2.1%(416)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,010)
Asian1.3%(260)
Diversity Score22.6%(4,567)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(17,560)
Black3%(625)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(1,895)
Asian1.9%(404)
Diversity Score31.9%(6,644)
32
+41%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.9%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
−9%since 1990
from 24.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Patchogue, New York?

East Patchogue, New York has about 20,824 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Patchogue, New York earns about $57,237 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 $154,900, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in East Patchogue, New York?

About 19.0% 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 4.5% 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 629 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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