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Stony Brook University

New York · 9,216 residents · 1.649 sq mi
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Stony Brook University is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $587,500. At a median age of 20.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $587,500, the poverty rate sits 198% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 20.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

9,216
+13%vs 2011
vs 8,147 in 2011
2010 – 2024
5,589 / sq mi
+13%vs 2011
vs 4,941 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
20.7
+1%vs 2011
vs 20.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 20102024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$60,167
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $49,167 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2019
$4,634
−9%vs 2011
vs $5,084 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
−11.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
41.2%
−14.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
0.451
−9%vs 2011
vs 0.496 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$587,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $422,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2019
$831
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $881 in 2011
US average: $853
73.1%
+38.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.4% in 2011
11.5% rent
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
76.9%
+36.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
9.8
+14%vs 2011
vs 8.6 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(2,998)
Black11.1%(903)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(861)
Asian37.8%(3,079)
Other3.8%(306)
Diversity Score87.1%(7,097)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(5,304)
Black13.5%(1,247)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(612)
Asian20.4%(1,883)
Other4.2%(386)
Diversity Score77.6%(7,149)
78
−11%vs 2011
vs 87 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

71.1%
+15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
49.4%
+8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
+25%vs 2011
vs 14.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
33.3%
+14.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
4.3%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
9.6%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
5.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
45.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
0.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
25.5%
−29.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.2%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
34.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

55.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.0% in 2011
44.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.0% in 2011
33.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
4.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stony Brook University, New York?

Stony Brook University, New York has about 9,216 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stony Brook University, New York?

The typical household in Stony Brook University, New York earns about $60,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stony Brook University, New York expensive?

In Stony Brook University, New York, the median home is worth about $587,500, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Stony Brook University, New York?

About 71.1% of adults age 25 and over in Stony Brook University, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stony Brook University, New York?

About 41.2% of people in Stony Brook University, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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