CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1587.12
New York · Suffolk County · 6,823 residents · 3.417 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 1587.12 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,170. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $482,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,823
−2%since 2020
from 6,953 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,997 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 2,035 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
−7%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$128,170
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $103,833 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,405
+21%since 2020
from $34,271 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
−9%since 2020
from 0.380 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Retail trade6.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Other services2%
Public administration1.5%
Education & health services0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$482,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $309,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,130
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,308 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+27%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(3,985)
Black8.3%(576)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(2,235)
Asian1.5%(101)
Other0.8%(56)
Diversity Score70.1%(4,876)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(3,910)
Black2.6%(174)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(2,130)
Asian3%(205)
Other5.9%(404)
Diversity Score71.1%(4,854)
Diversity Score
71
+1%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.4 min
−19%since 2020
from 30.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Female
48.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Foreign born
13.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,823 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $128,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $482,900, and the typical rent is about $3,130 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 5.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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