Penfield, NY Demographics
What is the population of Penfield?
There are 46,534 residents in Penfield, with a median age of 46. Of this, 47.92% are males and 52.08% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.49% of the resident pool in Penfield, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.56%. Additionally, 1.95% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 42,125 people in Penfield currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 46,534 | -0.4% |
| Male Population | 22,298 | 0.1% |
| Female Population | 24,236 | -0.8% |
Male Population 47.92%
Female Population 52.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 46 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 42,576 | -0.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,052 | 1.8% |
| Not Citizen | 907 | -6.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.49%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.56%
Not Citizen 1.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 96 | 47.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,599 | 7.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 757 | -10.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 467 | 47.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 42,125 | -1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.21%
Moved from Same County 5.64%
Moved from Same State 1.64%
Moved from Different State 1.01%
Same House as Last Year 91.49%
What are the employment statistics in Penfield?
White-collar workers make up 89.01% of the working population in Penfield, while blue-collar employees account for 10.99%. There are also 4,518 entrepreneurs in Penfield (9.65% of the workforce); 28,378 workers employed in private companies (60.64%); and 6,829 people working in governmental institutions (14.59%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 41,651 | 97.5% |
| Blue Collar | 5,145 | 95.0% |
White Collar 89.01%
Blue Collar 10.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,518 | 86.5% |
| Private Companies | 28,378 | 97.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,829 | 105.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,072 | 96.0% |
Self Employees 9.65%
Private Companies 60.64%
Governmental Workers 14.59%
Not for Profit Companies 15.11%
How many households are there in Penfield?
There are a total of 19,836 households in Penfield, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.51% of these Penfield households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.49%. Additionally, 27.4% of households have children and 72.6% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 19,836 | -0.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -14.7% |
| Family Households | 12,994 | -1.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 6,842 | 1.4% |
Family Households 65.51%
Non-Family Households 34.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,436 | 3.8% |
| Households without Children | 14,401 | -1.6% |
Households with Children 27.4%
Households without Children 72.6%
What are the median and average incomes in Penfield?
The average annual household income in Penfield is $127,927, while the median household income sits at $108,394 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $135,020, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $131,614. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $61,359 and $71,436, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $127,927 | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income | $108,394 | 6.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,506 | 3.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 43,099 | -0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Penfield?
There are 20,703 housing units in Penfield, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 19,836 occupied housing units in Penfield, 79.33% are owner-occupied, while 20.67% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.65% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $260,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,426 per month in Penfield.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 20,703 | -0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,488 | -3.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 594 | 15.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,674 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,157 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,282 | -2.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,176 | -6.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,824 | -1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,790 | 3.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,564 | -1.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 155 | 74.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,836 | -0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 15,735 | -1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 4,101 | 5.0% |
Owner Occupied 79.33%
Renter Occupied 20.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 9,386 | -2.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,349 | 0.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $260,400 | 6.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $246,800 | 5.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,426 | 2.2% |
With Mortgage 59.65%
Without Mortgage 40.35%
What is the level of education in Penfield?
Approximately 19.11% of the population in Penfield holds a high school degree (that's 7,027 residents), while 13.8% have attained a college certificate (5,074 locals) and 30.3% have a bachelor's degree (11,138 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 524 | -3.7% |
| Some High School | 7,027 | -6.4% |
| Some College | 5,074 | -41.3% |
| Associate Degree | 4,147 | 0.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,138 | 4.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,854 | -1.5% |
No High School 1.43%
Some High School 19.11%
Some College 13.8%
Associate Degree 11.28%
Bachelor's Degree 30.3%
Graduate Degree 24.08%
What is the marital status of Penfield residents?
A total of 9,497 people in Penfield have never been married (which represents 24.51% of the total population), while 22,625 of them are wedded (58.38%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 376 (0.97%) and 3,701 (9.55%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 9,497 | -0.5% |
| Married | 22,625 | -0.9% |
| Separated | 376 | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 2,555 | -2.6% |
| Divorced | 3,701 | 1.2% |
Never Married 24.51%
Married 58.38%
Separated 0.97%
Widowed 6.59%
Divorced 9.55%
What are the most common means of transportation in Penfield?
The top three means of transportation people in Penfield use to get to work are: car, walking and motorcycle. A total of 17,932 residents commute by car, 236 prefer going to work by walking and 66 by motorcycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 17,932 | -5.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 27 | 8.0% |
| Bicycle | 21 | -34.4% |
| Motorcycle | 66 | 26.9% |
| Walk | 236 | 25.5% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.