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Patchogue

New York · 11,798 residents · 2.26 sq mi
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Patchogue has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $318,100. Despite a median home value of $318,100, the poverty rate sits 33% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,798
−1%since 2000
from 11,919 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,220 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 5,274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+7%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Patchogue
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,929
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,027 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,857
+30%since 2000
from $22,962 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,100
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,258
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $836 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+94%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(8,231)
Black3.4%(408)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(2,842)
Asian1.4%(163)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.9%(6,545)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(7,296)
Black5.3%(620)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(3,488)
Asian1.6%(185)
Other0.5%(59)
Diversity Score64.4%(7,593)
Diversity Score
64
+17%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.2%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patchogue, New York?

Patchogue, New York has about 11,798 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Patchogue, New York earns about $55,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patchogue, New York expensive?

In Patchogue, New York, the median home is worth about $318,100, and the typical rent is about $1,258 a month.

How educated are people in Patchogue, New York?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Patchogue, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Patchogue, New York?

About 18.4% of people in Patchogue, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patchogue, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Patchogue, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 738 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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