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Port Jefferson

New York · 7,750 residents · 3.063 sq mi
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Port Jefferson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,355. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $567,800. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 77% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,750
−1%since 2000
from 7,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,530 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+8%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Port Jefferson
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,355
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,119 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,558
+35%since 2000
from $33,852 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$567,800
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,530
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $916 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+50%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(6,950)
Black1.6%(126)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(408)
Asian3.3%(261)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.8%(1,867)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(6,556)
Black1.5%(117)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(500)
Asian6.1%(470)
Other0.6%(50)
Diversity Score33.2%(2,571)
Diversity Score
33
+39%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
38.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Jefferson, New York?

Port Jefferson, New York has about 7,750 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Jefferson, New York earns about $98,355 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 $567,800, and the typical rent is about $1,530 a month.

How educated are people in Port Jefferson, New York?

About 59.9% 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 11.6% 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 279 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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