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Peconic

New York · 848 residents · 3.329 sq mi
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Peconic is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 233 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $980,900. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
848
−22%since 2000
from 1,081 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
255 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+8%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2745267781K1K1990201020202024Peconic
2024848
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,250
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,368 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,534
+140%since 2000
from $24,343 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
−5%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food10%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$980,900
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,033 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
40.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.4%
+71.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
+62%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,008)
Black0.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(39)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(148)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(737)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(97)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score28.9%(245)
Diversity Score
29
+112%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.7%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.9%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
−1%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.6%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+35.7 ptssince 2017
from 59.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2016
from 76.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 18.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peconic, New York?

Peconic, New York has about 848 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Peconic, New York earns about $116,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peconic, New York expensive?

In Peconic, New York, the median home is worth about $980,900, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Peconic, New York?

About 53.7% of adults age 25 and over in Peconic, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peconic, New York?

About 0.9% of people in Peconic, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peconic, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Peconic, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 299 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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