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Stony Brook University

County:
Suffolk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.649
State:
New York

Stony Brook University is a CDP located in Suffolk County, New York. Stony Brook University has a 2025 population of 8,640. Stony Brook University is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually but its population has increased by 0.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,574 in 2020.

The median age in Stony Brook University is 19.9 years: 20.3 years for males, and 19.6 years for females.

8.6K
Total Population
5,240
Density (mi²)
-38 -0.44%
Growth

Stony Brook University Population

Stony Brook University Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Stony Brook University includes 47.2% Asian, 33.59% White, 10.43% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Asian4,31347.2%
White3,06933.59%
Black or African American95310.43%
Two or more races4765.21%
Other race2702.95%
Native American570.62%

Stony Brook University Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)