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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Port Jefferson

New York · 7,837 residents · 3.063 sq mi
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Port Jefferson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,119. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $251,300. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 50% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,837
+5%since 1990
from 7,471 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,559 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 2,439 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+8%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Port Jefferson
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,119
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,620 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,852
+42%since 1990
from $23,805 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$251,300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $227,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$916
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $772 in 1990
US average: $602
72.0%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
28.0% rent
3.9
−7%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(7,074)
Black2.1%(155)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(236)
Asian2.9%(214)
Diversity Score19.4%(1,451)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(6,950)
Black1.6%(126)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(408)
Asian3.3%(261)
Diversity Score23.8%(1,867)
24
+23%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.4%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 41.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
32.3%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 25.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−9%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Jefferson, New York?

Port Jefferson, New York has about 7,837 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Port Jefferson, New York earns about $65,119 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Jefferson, New York expensive?

In Port Jefferson, New York, the median home is worth about $251,300, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Port Jefferson, New York?

About 53.4% of adults age 25 and over in Port Jefferson, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.2% of people in Port Jefferson, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Jefferson, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Jefferson, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 366 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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