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North Patchogue

New York · 6,984 residents · 1.973 sq mi
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North Patchogue is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,695. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $450,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 25% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,984
−11%since 2000
from 7,825 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,540 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 3,966 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+5%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024North Patchogue
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,695
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,145 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,698
+84%since 2000
from $23,719 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
+8%since 2010
from 0.348 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$450,600
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,275
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $924 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+87%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(6,855)
Black1.3%(99)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(686)
Asian1%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.5%(1,993)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(4,913)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(1,643)
Asian3.9%(270)
Other1.9%(130)
Diversity Score56%(3,910)
Diversity Score
56
+120%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
0.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 88.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 76.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 15.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Patchogue, New York?

North Patchogue, New York has about 6,984 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Patchogue, New York earns about $107,695 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Patchogue, New York expensive?

In North Patchogue, New York, the median home is worth about $450,600, and the typical rent is about $2,275 a month.

How educated are people in North Patchogue, New York?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in North Patchogue, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.9% of people in North Patchogue, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Patchogue, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Patchogue, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 390 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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