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East Patchogue

New York · 22,469 residents · 8.318 sq mi
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East Patchogue is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,888. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $366,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,469
+8%since 2000
from 20,824 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,701 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+6%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K21K22K23K1990201020202024East Patchogue
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,888
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,237 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,530
+29%since 2000
from $23,619 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,600
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,263
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $907 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+97%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(16,713)
Black4%(903)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(3,951)
Asian2.3%(518)
Other0.5%(115)
Diversity Score49.9%(11,216)
Diversity Score
50
+56%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+20%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Patchogue, New York?

East Patchogue, New York has about 22,469 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Patchogue, New York earns about $68,888 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 $366,600, and the typical rent is about $1,263 a month.

How educated are people in East Patchogue, New York?

About 23.0% 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 12.2% 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 2,274 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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