Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

115,429

3.85% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.7

2.01% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.85%

6.86% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$99,702

5.62% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$383,300

5.3% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

58,311

5.81% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY had a population of 115k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $99,702. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew from 111,149 to 115,429, a 3.85% increase and its median household income grew from $94,397 to $99,702, a 5.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (41.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.1%), Other (Hispanic) (10.3%), White (Hispanic) (9.44%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.76%).

30.6% of the households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91% of the residents in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Suffolk County (West Central)--Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center (242 degrees awarded in 2021) and Island Drafting and Technical Institute (38 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was $383,300, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%.

Most people in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY borders Oyster Bay Town (Central) PUMA, NY, Oyster Bay Town (South) PUMA, NY, Huntington Town (South) PUMA, NY, Islip Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, Islip Town (South) PUMA, NY, and Babylon Town (Southeast) PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 115k people, from which 91% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.5% of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (25.9k people).

In 2021, there were 1.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.7k people) in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Spanish (21,602 households), Haitian (1,742 households), and Polish (1,384 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,805

Women

51.8%

55,589

Men

48.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 115,394 inhabitants, with 48.2% men, and 51.8% women.

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Citizenship

91%

2021 Citizenship

90.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91% of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 90.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
47.7k ± 2.5k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
27.8k ± 1.65k
Other (Hispanic)
11.9k ± 1.82k

26.5%

Hispanic Population

30.6k people

26.5% of the people in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are hispanic (30.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
5,278 ± 1,742 people
Dominican Republic
3,263 ± 1,382 people
Jamaica
2,611 ± 1,240 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was El Salvador, the natal country of 5,278 Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 3,263 and Jamaica with 2,611.

Foreign-Born Population

22.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

25.9k people

23%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

25.6k people

As of 2021, 22.5% of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents (25.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 23%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
21,602 households (19.9%)
Haitian
1,742 households (1.6%)
Polish
1,384 households (1.27%)

30.6% of the households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 19.9% of the households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,049 ± 211
Gulf War (2001-)
692 ± 369
Gulf War (1990s)
457 ± 166

Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY employs 58.3k people. The largest industries in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (4,447 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,739 people), and Construction (3,408 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($184,564), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($130,391), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($105,743).

Males in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,245. The income inequality in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,026

Women

49%

28,083

Men

51%

The workforce of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 55,109 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

58.3k

2021 Value

5.81%

1 Year growth

± 5.81%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 5.81%, from 55.1k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,607 people), Retail salespersons (1,534 people), and Cashiers (1,482 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.3k

2021 Value

5.81%

1 Year growth

± 5.81%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 5.81%, from 55.1k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,447 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,739 people), and Construction (3,408 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,666

Median earning men ± $2,224

$40,911

Median earning women ± $1,664

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($95,235), Information ($88,216), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,354).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($66,661), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,102), and Construction ($50,814).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY awarded 280 degrees. The student population of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 239 male students and 17 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are White (119 and 42.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (75 and 26.8%), Black or African American (62 and 22.1%), and Unknown (14 and 5%).

The largest universities in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center (242 and 86.4%) and Island Drafting and Technical Institute (38 and 13.6%).

The most popular majors in Suffolk County (West Central)--Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Electrical & Electronics Engineering (150 and 53.6%), HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (92 and 32.9%), and Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD (25 and 8.93%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 256 students enrolled in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, 93.4% men and 6.64% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 108 records, of which 7.41% were women and 92.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD
25 degree-majors awarded
Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Suffolk County (West Central)--Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Suffolk County (West Central)--Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center
242 degrees awarded
Island Drafting and Technical Institute
38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center with 242 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 266 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, which is 19 times more than the 14 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 119 degrees mean that there were 1.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 75 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($16,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($450) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,550) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 3.91% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.97% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (28.4k), Some college (17.5k), and Bachelors Degree (14.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was $383,300 in 2021, which is 1.57 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $364,000 to $383,300, a 5.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY is 75.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 31.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY is $99,702. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$383,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,808

$26,845

Median Property Taxes

±$1,183

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.1%

Homeownership

2021

62.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.1% of the housing units in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$99,702

Median Household Income

± $4,259

35.8k

Number of Households

± 1,581

In 2021, the median household income of the 35.8k households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew to $99,702 from the previous year's value of $94,397.

The following chart displays the households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.429

2021 Wage GINI in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY

0.428

2020 Wage GINI in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.382% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.3%)
Public Transit (8.53%)
Carpooled (7%)

In 2021, 73.3% of workers in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (8.53%) and those who carpooled to work (7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (31.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.89% of the workforce in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.85% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY (11.1k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.1% of the population of Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 53.3% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.89%

Uninsured

53.3%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.8%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew by 11% from 4.4% to 4.89%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Babylon Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.