East Patchogue is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. East Patchogue has a 2024 population of 21,279. East Patchogue is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -3.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,016 in 2020.
The average household income in East Patchogue is $119,354 with a poverty rate of 6.68%. The median age in East Patchogue is 42.2 years: 41.5 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Patchogue was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,892 | 83.42% |
| Two or more races | 1,118 | 5.21% |
| Other race | 900 | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 868 | 4.05% |
| Asian | 666 | 3.11% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,011 | 2.64 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Married | 3,724 | 3.52 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Non Family | 3,013 | 1.27 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Female | 1,015 | 3.45 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 259 | 2.75 | 49 | 51 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
73.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 981 | 6.26% |
| Associates Degree | 1,645 | 10.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,784 | 17.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,094 | 13.36% |
| High School Graduate | 5,043 | 32.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 562 | 3.58% |
| Some College | 2,569 | 16.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,403 | 11,628 | 4,002 |
| Hispanic | 1,798 | 1,175 | 252 |
| Other Race | 644 | 580 | 122 |
| 2+ Races | 632 | 588 | 170 |
| Black | 624 | 528 | 152 |
| Asian | 480 | 395 | 293 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,987 | $85,636 | $64,869 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,198 | $78,839 | $92,411 |
| High School Graduate | $49,823 | $60,030 | $32,794 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,147 | $63,750 | $40,481 |
| Overall | $61,381 | $69,071 | $52,243 |
| Some College | $56,299 | $70,000 | $35,123 |
$61,381
Average Earnings
$69,071
Average Male
$52,243
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.11% of East Patchogue residents speak only English, while 16.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,173 | 971 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3,034 | 405 | 13.35% |
| Other | 885 | 81 | 9.15% |
| Black | 842 | 51 | 6.06% |
| Multiple | 1,118 | 36 | 3.22% |
| Asian | 650 | 5 | 0.77% |
6.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.37%
Male Poverty Rate
9.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Patchogue is Hispanic, with 13.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Patchogue is Asian, with 0.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.46% |
| High School | 8.69% |
| Some College | 5.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.82% |
| Male Employed | 1.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $127,054 | $145,221 |
| Households | $105,208 | $119,354 |
| Married Families | $132,762 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,571 | $72,040 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
571
Number of Veterans
561
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 164 |
| First Gulf War | 94 |
| World War II | 66 |
| Korea | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 269 |
| 55 to 64 | 106 |
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 35 to 54 | 90 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 518 | 3.5% |
| Black | 35 | 5.07% |
| Other Race | 8 | 1.05% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.38% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.36%
Born in East Patchogue
88.24%
Native Born
11.76%
Foreign Born
3.7%
Non Citizen
8.06%
Naturalized
88.24% of East Patchogue residents were born in the United States, with 83.36% having been born in New York. 3.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,279 | -85 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 21,364 | -85 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 21,449 | -381 | -1.75% |
| 2021 | 21,830 | -186 | -0.84% |
| 2020 | 22,016 | -156 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 22,172 | -465 | -2.05% |
| 2018 | 22,637 | -159 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 22,796 | 72 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 22,724 | 272 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 22,452 | 249 | 1.12% |
| 2014 | 22,203 | -89 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 22,292 | 313 | 1.42% |
| 2012 | 21,979 | 281 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 21,698 | -771 | -3.43% |
| 2010 | 22,469 | 0 | 0% |