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Port Jefferson Station

New York · 7,950 residents · 2.641 sq mi
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Port Jefferson Station is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,011. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $383,700. Households here earn about 38% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,950
+6%since 2000
from 7,527 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,010 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+12%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Port Jefferson Station
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,011
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,330 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,536
+68%since 2000
from $22,875 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$383,700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,831
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $911 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+41%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(6,330)
Black1.8%(139)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(685)
Asian3.7%(278)
Other0%
Diversity Score33%(2,487)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(5,277)
Black3.8%(302)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(1,570)
Asian6.4%(512)
Other1.9%(152)
Diversity Score62.2%(4,942)
Diversity Score
62
+88%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.5%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Jefferson Station, New York?

Port Jefferson Station, New York has about 7,950 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Jefferson Station, New York?

The typical household in Port Jefferson Station, New York earns about $98,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Jefferson Station, New York expensive?

In Port Jefferson Station, New York, the median home is worth about $383,700, and the typical rent is about $1,831 a month.

How educated are people in Port Jefferson Station, New York?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Port Jefferson Station, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Jefferson Station, New York?

About 7.8% of people in Port Jefferson Station, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Jefferson Station, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Jefferson Station, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 718 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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