Sunset Park Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Sunset Park?
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There are 80,397 residents in Sunset Park, with a median age of 35. Of this, 50.62% are males and 49.38% are females. US-born citizens make up 45.16% of the resident pool in Sunset Park, while non-US-born citizens account for 24.49%. Additionally, 30.36% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 72,711 people in Sunset Park currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 72,711 people in Sunset Park currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 80,397 | 3.9% |
| Male Population | 40,700 | 4.9% |
| Female Population | 39,697 | 3.0% |
Male population 50.62%
Female population 49.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 36,305 | 5.7% |
| Citizen not US Born | 19,686 | 2.0% |
| Not Citizen | 24,406 | 3.0% |
Citizen US Born 45.16%
Citizen not US Born 24.49%
Not Citizen 30.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 814 | -4.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,325 | 7.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,026 | -1.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 628 | 11.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 72,711 | 4.2% |
Moved from Abroad 1.02%
Moved from Same County 5.44%
Moved from Same State 1.29%
Moved from Different State 0.79%
Same House as Last Year 91.46%
What are the employment statistics in Sunset Park?
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White-collar workers make up 79.24% of the working population in Sunset Park, while blue-collar employees account for 20.76%. There are also 4,133 entrepreneurs in Sunset Park (11.04% of the workforce); 26,361 workers employed in private companies (70.39%); and 3,226 people working in governmental institutions (8.61%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 29,676 | 1.6% |
| Blue Collar | 7,774 | -0.2% |
White Collar 79.24%
Blue Collar 20.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,133 | 8.9% |
| Private Companies | 26,361 | -0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,226 | 4.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,730 | 0.0% |
Self Employees 11.04%
Private Companies 70.39%
Governmental Workers 8.61%
Not for Profit Companies 9.96%
How many households are there in Sunset Park?
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There are a total of 24,013 households in Sunset Park, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 68.93% of these Sunset Park households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.07%. Additionally, 38.04% of households have children and 61.95% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 24,013 | -0.5% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 4.7% |
| Family Households | 16,553 | -1.0% |
| Non-family Households | 7,460 | 0.5% |
Family Households 68.93%
Non-family Households 31.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 9,135 | 0.4% |
| Households without Children | 14,877 | -1.1% |
Households with Children 38.04%
Households without Children 61.95%
What are the median and average incomes in Sunset Park?
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The average annual household income in Sunset Park is $84,063, while the median household income sits at $67,038 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $78,590, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $72,026. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $54,583 and $35,034, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $84,063 | 5.5% |
| Median Household Income | $67,038 | 3.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 16,405 | -2.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 61,513 | 6.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Sunset Park?
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Of the 24,013 occupied housing units in Sunset Park, 27.44% are owner-occupied, while 72.55% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 41.46% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $889,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,619 per month in Sunset Park.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 41.46% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $889,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,619 per month in Sunset Park.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 26,099 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 15,793 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,973 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,925 | -11.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,946 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,555 | -5.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 848 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 717 | 8.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 798 | -6.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 543 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 24,013 | -0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 6,590 | 2.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 17,422 | -1.8% |
Owner Occupied 27.44%
Renter Occupied 72.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,732 | 0.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,858 | 5.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $889,600 | -0.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $785,400 | 4.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,619 | 6.0% |
With Mortgage 41.46%
Without Mortgage 58.54%
What is the level of education in Sunset Park?
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Approximately 39.45% of the population in Sunset Park holds a high school degree (that's 24,404 residents), while 11.81% have attained a college certificate (7,304 locals) and 15.83% have a bachelor's degree (9,789 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 12,019 | 2.7% |
| Some High School | 24,404 | 1.6% |
| Some College | 7,304 | 3.7% |
| Associate Degree | 3,027 | 16.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9,789 | 7.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,313 | 4.6% |
No High School 19.43%
Some High School 39.45%
Some College 11.81%
Associate Degree 4.89%
Bachelor's Degree 15.83%
Graduate Degree 8.59%
What is the marital status of Sunset Park residents?
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A total of 25,285 people in Sunset Park have never been married (which represents 38.7% of the total population), while 32,260 of them are wedded (49.37%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,594 (2.44%) and 3,724 (5.7%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 25,285 | 4.9% |
| Married | 32,260 | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1,594 | 16.5% |
| Widowed | 2,478 | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 3,724 | 12.9% |
Never Married 38.7%
Married 49.37%
Separated 2.44%
Widowed 3.79%
Divorced 5.7%
What are the most common means of transportation in Sunset Park?
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The top three means of transportation people in Sunset Park use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 7,447 residents commute by car, 4,972 prefer going to work by walking and 2,875 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 7,447 | 8.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,875 | -7.0% |
| Railroad | 24 | -44.2% |
| Ferryboat | 142 | 10.9% |
| Bicycle | 816 | 11.2% |
| Motorcycle | 173 | 30.1% |
| TaxiCab | 155 | 14.8% |
| Walk | 4,972 | 4.5% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
