Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Patchogue, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,396

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.9%7,796

Hispanic/Latino

22.3%2,764

Black

6.5%810

Asian

4.1%514

Two or More

3.3%412

Other

0.8%100

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%247

High School Diploma

17.6%1,713

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%442

Some College (1+ yr)

16.8%1,626

Associate's Degree

12.3%1,196

Bachelor's Degree

18.2%1,768

Master's Degree

11.8%1,145

Professional Degree

3.4%328

Doctorate

1.8%171

HS or Higher

89%

BA or Higher

35.1%

Graduate+

16.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$477,600

Median Renti

$2,263

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.2%2,938

Renter-Occupied

44.8%2,387

Total Units

5,797

Homeownership

55.2%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%31

$50K–$100K

0.8%23

$100K–$150K

0.8%24

$150K–$200K

1.8%53

$200K–$300K

10%293

$300K–$500K

42.6%1,253

$500K–$1M

40.2%1,181

$1M+

2.7%80

Rent Distribution

Under $500

151

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

120

$1,250–$1,500

392

$1,500–$2,000

204

$2,000+

1,355

Year Built

2010–2019

12.6%733

2000–2009

6%347

1990–1999

5.7%329

1980–1989

2.3%131

1970–1979

14.9%863

1960–1969

14.1%819

1950–1959

12.5%727

1940–1949

4.1%239

1939 or earlier

27.8%1,609

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.2%3,045

Fuel Oil

21%1,116

Electricity

18.4%979

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%83

No Fuel

0.9%50

Other

0.6%30

Solar

0.4%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$107,306

Mean Household Incomei

$120,788

Per Capita Incomei

$52,745

Poverty Ratei

10.6%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

7,907

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%137

$10K–$15K

5.4%289

$15K–$20K

3.4%181

$20K–$25K

5.5%295

$25K–$30K

2.2%118

$30K–$35K

0.7%36

$35K–$40K

1.8%97

$40K–$45K

0.8%44

$45K–$50K

1.4%75

$50K–$60K

4.5%238

$60K–$75K

8.4%445

$75K–$100K

9%481

$100K–$125K

15.2%811

$125K–$150K

9.8%521

$150K–$200K

10.6%563

$200K+

18.7%994

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

353

Residentsi

426

Avg. Tenant Renti

$455/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 864 homes99% occupied$455/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC5 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $107,306/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

92%

Very low income$32K–$54K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

51% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

37% of subsidized households are minority

14% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

86% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,66113.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

Germany

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,500

Avg. Commutei

32.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,575

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

358(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured