CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1587.15
New York · Suffolk County · 4,891 residents · 2.136 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 1587.15 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $290,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the Suffolk County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,891
+11%since 2020
from 4,389 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,290 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 2,055 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
−16%since 2020
from 52.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$96,214
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,538 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,295
+10%since 2020
from $48,534 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
−10%since 2020
from 0.432 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
Wholesale trade10.4%
Retail trade6.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
Other services4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Public administration4.1%
Education & health services2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$290,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $216,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,414
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,797 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−30.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−1%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(3,255)
Black5.1%(225)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(407)
Asian5.8%(256)
Other5.6%(246)
Diversity Score54%(2,371)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(3,213)
Black8.3%(408)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(421)
Asian2.2%(109)
Other15.1%(740)
Diversity Score66.3%(3,245)
Diversity Score
66
+23%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.0 min
+2%since 2020
from 35.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
1.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Female
47.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Foreign born
15.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 4,891 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 $96,214 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 $290,700, and the typical rent is about $2,414 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.0% 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 9.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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