Bay Shore CDP, Suffolk County, New York Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Bay Shore CDP, New York, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Bay Shore CDP, New York. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Bay Shore CDP, New York. The estimated population of Bay Shore CDP, New York is 31,488 people, with a median age of 35.6.

We can look at the total population in Bay Shore CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
31,488
-1.04% +3.61%
2020
31,819
+6.78%
-
2019
29,799
-2.89% -
2018
30,685
+0.96%
-
2017
30,392
- -

Population of Bay Shore CDP, New York by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
37.1%
36.7%
+1.09%
Black/African American
13.6%
20%
-32.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
36.8%
38.3%
-3.92%
Asian
8.7%
3.4%
+155.88%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
1.4%
+157.14%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Bay Shore CDP, New York by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.6 -0.28% 34.7 +5.79% 36.3 -4.22%
2020 35.7 0% 32.8 -1.8% 37.9 -2.57%
2019 35.7 -1.38% 33.4 -1.47% 38.9 +0.26%
2018 36.2 +4.32% 33.9 +2.11% 38.8 +1.57%
2017 34.7 - 33.2 - 38.2 -

The median age of Bay Shore CDP, New York gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,950 +39.26% 2,517 -3.9% 2,713 2,411
10 to 19 2,520 +8.12% 1,481 +16.46% 2,674 1,691
20 to 29 2,480 -21.9% 2,361 -27.84% 1,976 1,733
30 to 39 2,051 +2.07% 1,594 +76.03% 2,055 2,711
40 to 49 1,779 +44.11% 2,046 +6.26% 2,524 2,114
50 to 59 2,198 -16.83% 2,463 -19.95% 1,809 1,975
60 to 69 1,272 +14.03% 1,386 1.13% 1,441 1,353
70+ 799 +15.23% 1,495 -6.49% 918 1,390

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Bay Shore CDP, New York is $97,783.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Bay Shore CDP.

  • Under 25
    $2,499.00
  • 25 to 44
    $104,352.00
  • 45 to 64
    $116,431.00
  • 65 and over
    $63,988.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Bay Shore CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Bay Shore CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Bay Shore CDP, New York is currently $126,219.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

19.68% of households in Bay Shore CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Bay Shore CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.64%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.53%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.42%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.09%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.76%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.68%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Bay Shore CDP is $40,688.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Bay Shore CDP by the total population of Bay Shore CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Bay Shore CDP, New York, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Bay Shore CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.97%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.99%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Bay Shore CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Bay Shore CDP over the age of 16 is 23,118.

Of those people, a total of 69.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Bay Shore CDP is 66.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,119 36.20% 14.60%
20 to 24 years 1,574 61.90% 7.40%
25 to 29 years 2,135 83.10% 1.40%
30 to 34 years 2,145 73.70% 1.10%
35 to 44 years 4,886 79.40% 6.20%
45 to 54 years 4,226 91.20% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 1,931 84.70% 8.90%
60 to 64 years 1,940 71.50% 0.90%
65 to 74 years 1,686 33.60% 9.30%
75 years and over 1,476 2.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Bay Shore CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,227 66.30% 3.90%
Black or African American 4,055 69.70% 0.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 137 80.30% 0.00%
Asian 1,365 59.60% 8.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,561 81.50% 9.60%
Two or more races 1,773 83.80% 4.00%
Hispanic or Latino 8,245 70.80% 6.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,187 65.80% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Bay Shore CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Bay Shore CDP is 15,400, with median earnings of $52,506.00.

Women in Bay Shore CDP, New York earning approximately 84.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,400 $52,506.00
Male 7,811 $55,935.00
Female 7,589 $47,190.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,168 $94,808.00
Business and Financial 550 $54,461.00
Computer and Mathematical 347 $103,032.00
Architecture and Engineering 190 $135,516.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $90,132.00
Community and Social Service 352 $39,191.00
Legal 210 $167,905.00
Educational and Library 1,448 $52,352.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 90 $72,984.00
Healthcare Practitioners 993 $91,250.00
Healthcare Support 721 $35,855.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 140 $43,417.00
Law Enforcement 423 $78,287.00
Food Preparation and Serving 844 $28,469.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 531 $34,453.00
Personal Care and Service 282 $14,116.00
Sales 1,171 $56,422.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,571 $45,063.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 455 $67,734.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 282 $81,047.00
Production 855 $43,682.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,098 $52,917.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 730 $109,318.00 438 $64,904.00
Business and Financial 231 $91,201.00 319 $51,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 270 $91,932.00 77 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 174 $135,198.00 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 33 $0.00
Community and Social Service 187 $37,886.00 165 $64,904.00
Legal 158 $169,662.00 52 $0.00
Educational and Library 258 $72,639.00 1,190 $52,221.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 48 $66,591.00 42 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 287 $135,547.00 706 $63,564.00
Healthcare Support 240 $54,518.00 481 $19,975.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 140 $43,417.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 149 $115,750.00 274 $47,063.00
Food Preparation and Serving 283 $33,073.00 561 $27,628.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 412 $34,412.00 119 $55,101.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $0.00 227 $13,422.00
Sales 542 $51,768.00 629 $57,941.00
Office and Administrative Support 915 $54,219.00 1,656 $41,752.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 428 $68,156.00 27 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 282 $81,047.00 0 $0.00
Production 593 $43,760.00 262 $29,655.00
Transportation and Material Moving 918 $53,563.00 180 $33,022.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,517 households in Bay Shore CDP, with an average household size of 3.28 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,434 families in Bay Shore CDP with an average family size of 4.12 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,400 531 1,503 3,083
Average Household Size 4.26 4.96 4.06 1.22
Total Families 4,400 531 1,503 0
Average Household Size 4.23 4.18 3.78 0

Poverty

Of the 6,434 families in Bay Shore CDP, 6.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Bay Shore CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,026 housing units in Bay Shore CDP, New York.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,517 94.92%
Vacant 509 5.08%

31.76% of the total 10,026 housing units in Bay Shore CDP are rental units. This is approximately 3,184 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,305 are occupied by the owner - or 62.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Bay Shore CDP is $1,720.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Bay Shore CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    28
  • Less than $500
    220
  • $500 to $999
    204
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    579
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,336
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    419
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    212
  • $3,000 or more
    214

Property Value

The median value of a property in Bay Shore CDP is $376,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Bay Shore CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    211
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    99
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    95
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,121
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,686
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    931
  • $1,000,000 or more
    146

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Bay Shore CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Bay Shore CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,562
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,024
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,008
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,148
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,184
  • 1980 to 1989
    870
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,002
  • 2000 to 2009
    863
  • 2010 to 2013
    365
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Bay Shore CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    861
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,134
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,245
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,277

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Bay Shore CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Bay Shore CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

30.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Bay Shore CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    439
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,510
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,791
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,657
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,592
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    878
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,636
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    221
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    273
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    664
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,382
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,180

Summary

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