Suffolk County, New York
County
Overview
- County Name
- Suffolk County
- State
- New York
- FIPS Code
- 36103
- State FIPS
- 36
- County FIPS
- 103
Geography
- Land Area
- 910.93 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1462.32 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2373.25 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.943554
- Longitude
- -72.692218
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,423,987
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,116,000
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,149,156 | 80.7% |
| Hispanic | 274,827 | 19.3% |
| White | 956,953 | 67.2% |
| Black | 103,509 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 55,991 | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,379 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 160 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5,638 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 940,516 | 84.3% |
| Hispanic | 175,484 | 15.7% |
| White | 797,548 | 71.5% |
| Black | 88,795 | 8.0% |
| Asian | 46,898 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,580 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 148 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3,430 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,452,567
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $136,529
- Poverty Rate
- 6.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 89,849
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 995,243 | 68.5% |
| Black | 99,834 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 67,716 | 4.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 1,045,909
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 358,092 | 34.2% |
| Republican | 323,224 | 30.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 299,104 | 28.6% |
| Other | 512 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 492,482 | 47.1% |
| Female | 553,403 | 52.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 696,135 | 66.6% |
| Hispanic | 119,920 | 11.5% |
| Black | 44,484 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 27,018 | 2.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 563,025
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 414,929 | 59.6% |
| Hispanic | 42,214 | 35.2% |
| Black | 16,157 | 36.3% |
| Asian | 9,122 | 33.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 266,962 | 54.2% |
| Female | 296,060 | 53.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 223,719 (21.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 424,026 (41.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 561,436
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $614,229
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,325
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.3%
- Public Transit
- 4.8%
- Work From Home
- 12.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.