West Babylon, New York Population 2022
West Babylon is a city located in Suffolk County New York. West Babylon has a 2020 population of 42,665. West Babylon is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -1.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,213 in 2010.
The average household income in West Babylon is $114,167 with a poverty rate of 4.85%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,796 per month, and the median house value is $358,200. The median age in West Babylon is 40.7 years, 38.3 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
West Babylon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Babylonwas:
- White: 76.78%
- Black or African American: 12.07%
- Other race: 5.52%
- Asian: 3.44%
- Two or more races: 1.78%
- Native American: 0.32%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.10%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,760 | 76.78% |
| Black or African American | 5,149 | 12.07% |
| Some Other Race | 2,353 | 5.52% |
| Asian | 1,466 | 3.44% |
| Two or More Races | 758 | 1.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 137 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.10% |
West Babylon Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,448 | 3.13 | 75.5 |
| Married | 7,357 | 3.91 | 86.5 |
| Non Family | 3,732 | 1.28 | 56.9 |
| Female | 1,740 | 3.73 | 66.6 |
| Male | 619 | 3.27 | 81.6 |
3.67
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,088 | 3.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,967 | 6.46% |
| High School Graduate | 10,487 | 34.44% |
| Some College | 5,489 | 18.02% |
| Associates Degree | 3,000 | 9.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,034 | 16.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,388 | 11.13% |
West Babylon Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,217 | 19,673 | 5,763 |
| Hispanic | 4,377 | 3,664 | 954 |
| Black | 3,519 | 2,963 | 1,192 |
| Other Race | 1,366 | 1,073 | 188 |
| Asian | 1,037 | 886 | 420 |
| 2+ Races | 259 | 237 | 122 |
| Native American | 90 | 69 | 22 |
| Islander | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 47.10%.
$51,001
Average Earnings
$57,886
Average Male
$43,562
Average Female
West Babylon Language by Age
West Babylon Language
78.35% of West Babylon residents speak only English, while 21.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.16% of the population.
West Babylon Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,361 | 1,001 | 3.66% |
| Hispanic | 7,434 | 413 | 5.56% |
| Other | 265 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 725 | 259 | 35.72% |
| Asian | 1,459 | 170 | 11.65% |
| Black | 5,109 | 150 | 2.94% |
| Native | 137 | 10 | 7.30% |
4.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.90%
Male Poverty Rate
4.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Babylon
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Babylon is Multiple, with 35.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Babylon is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.35%.
West Babylon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
West Babylon Married by Age and Sex
West Babylon Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
West Babylon Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,578 | 5.86% |
| Black | 176 | 4.45% |
| Hispanic | 174 | 3.33% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 8.93% |
| Other Race | 24 | 1.44% |
| Asian | 21 | 2.01% |
West Babylon Veterans by Education
6.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.39%
Born in West Babylon
84.97%
Native Born
15.03%
Foreign Born
5.10%
Non Citizen
9.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.97% of West Babylon residents were born in the United States, with 77.39% having been born in New York. 5.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42,665 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 42,665 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 42,665 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 42,665 | -253 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 42,918 | -250 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 43,168 | -191 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 43,359 | 695 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 42,664 | -1,061 | -2.43% |
| 2014 | 43,725 | 229 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 43,496 | -679 | -1.54% |
| 2012 | 44,175 | 421 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 43,754 | 541 | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 43,213 | 0.00% |