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Port Jefferson

New York · 7,962 residents · 3.063 sq mi
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Port Jefferson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,579. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $531,200. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 65% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

7,962
+2%since 2000
from 7,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,599 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
46.1
+14%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Port Jefferson
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$117,579
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,119 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$55,877
+65%since 2000
from $33,852 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
4.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$531,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,944
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $916 in 2000
US average: $1,124
65.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
34.1% rent
4.5
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(6,258)
Black1.4%(109)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(712)
Asian6.7%(537)
Other1.2%(98)
Diversity Score41%(3,266)
41
+72%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
38.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
83.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
6.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
60.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
63.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
50.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
14.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
2.4%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Jefferson, New York?

Port Jefferson, New York has about 7,962 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Jefferson, New York earns about $117,579 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 $531,200, and the typical rent is about $1,944 a month.

How educated are people in Port Jefferson, New York?

About 60.6% 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 4.6% 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 491 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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