Staten Island, NY Demographics
What is the population of Staten Island?
There are 478,045 residents in Staten Island, with a median age of 41. Of this, 49.05% are males and 50.95% are females. US-born citizens make up 73.13% of the resident pool in Staten Island, while non-US-born citizens account for 19.16%. Additionally, 7.71% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 444,610 people in Staten Island currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 478,045 | -0.0% |
| Male Population | 234,501 | 0.4% |
| Female Population | 243,544 | -0.5% |
Male Population 49.05%
Female Population 50.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 349,596 | -0.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 91,615 | 4.1% |
| Not Citizen | 36,834 | -1.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 73.13%
Citizen not U.S. Born 19.16%
Not Citizen 7.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,862 | 5.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 14,685 | -13.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 9,513 | 2.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,474 | 1.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 444,610 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.39%
Moved from Same County 3.1%
Moved from Same State 2.01%
Moved from Different State 0.52%
Same House as Last Year 93.97%
What are the employment statistics in Staten Island?
White-collar workers make up 83.11% of the working population in Staten Island, while blue-collar employees account for 16.89%. There are also 16,769 entrepreneurs in Staten Island (7.64% of the workforce); 136,205 workers employed in private companies (62.1%); and 47,699 people working in governmental institutions (21.75%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 182,290 | 0.8% |
| Blue Collar | 37,059 | 0.4% |
White Collar 83.11%
Blue Collar 16.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 16,769 | 3.5% |
| Private Companies | 136,205 | 0.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 47,699 | 1.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 18,676 | 1.7% |
Self Employees 7.64%
Private Companies 62.1%
Governmental Workers 21.75%
Not for Profit Companies 8.51%
How many households are there in Staten Island?
There are a total of 164,821 households in Staten Island, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 72.79% of these Staten Island households, while non-family units account for the remaining 27.21%. Additionally, 33.25% of households have children and 66.75% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 164,821 | 0.3% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 119,980 | 0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 44,841 | 0.5% |
Family Households 72.79%
Non-Family Households 27.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 54,804 | 0.3% |
| Households without Children | 110,017 | 0.2% |
Households with Children 33.25%
Households without Children 66.75%
What are the median and average incomes in Staten Island?
The average annual household income in Staten Island is $122,564, while the median household income sits at $99,097 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $104,924, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $122,714. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,797 and $63,173, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $122,564 | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $99,097 | 8.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 420,032 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Staten Island?
There are 177,930 housing units in Staten Island, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1973. Of the 164,821 occupied housing units in Staten Island, 68.69% are owner-occupied, while 31.31% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.47% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $645,850. In general, housing costs reach $1,874 per month in Staten Island.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 177,930 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1973 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 32,094 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6,908 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17,150 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 24,013 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 28,220 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 28,355 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18,814 | -2.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15,743 | -5.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 6,393 | 29.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 241 | 254.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 164,821 | 0.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 113,211 | 0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $51,610 | 0.5% |
Owner Occupied 68.69%
Renter Occupied 31.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 74,121 | -1.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 39,091 | 2.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $645,850 | 11.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $640,650 | 9.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,874 | 8.9% |
With Mortgage 65.47%
Without Mortgage 34.53%
What is the level of education in Staten Island?
Approximately 34.81% of the population in Staten Island holds a high school degree (that's 134,056 residents), while 20.5% have attained a college certificate (78,921 locals) and 20.36% have a bachelor's degree (78,382 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 17,666 | 2.6% |
| Some High School | 134,056 | -0.9% |
| Some College | 78,921 | -0.8% |
| Associate Degree | 27,101 | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 78,382 | 0.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 48,939 | 3.8% |
No High School 4.59%
Some High School 34.81%
Some College 20.5%
Associate Degree 7.04%
Bachelor's Degree 20.36%
Graduate Degree 12.71%
What is the marital status of Staten Island residents?
A total of 135,903 people in Staten Island have never been married (which represents 34.05% of the total population), while 202,188 of them are wedded (50.66%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 5,821 (1.46%) and 31,897 (7.99%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 135,903 | 1.6% |
| Married | 202,188 | -0.2% |
| Separated | 5,821 | -7.9% |
| Widowed | 23,293 | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 31,897 | 31,897.0% |
Never Married 34.05%
Married 50.66%
Separated 1.46%
Widowed 5.84%
Divorced 7.99%
What are the most common means of transportation in Staten Island?
The top three means of transportation people in Staten Island use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and ferryboat. A total of 133,875 residents commute by car, 39,071 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 7,302 by ferryboat
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 133,875 | -0.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 39,071 | -4.4% |
| Railroad | 556 | 461.6% |
| Ferryboat | 7,302 | 3.2% |
| Bicycle | 292 | -25.9% |
| Motorcycle | 46 | -27.0% |
| TaxiCab | 670 | 3.1% |
| Walk | 5,711 | -1.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Staten Island by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10301 | 40,331 | 14,400 | $84,855.00 | $118,113.00 |
| 10302 | 18,567 | 5,945 | $75,588.00 | $94,902.00 |
| 10303 | 27,083 | 8,675 | $78,578.00 | $98,699.00 |
| 10304 | 44,864 | 15,553 | $69,479.00 | $108,942.00 |
| 10305 | 42,211 | 15,780 | $84,764.00 | $109,945.00 |
| 10306 | 56,232 | 19,872 | $94,758.00 | $118,424.00 |
| 10307 | 14,755 | 5,217 | $124,738.00 | $145,667.00 |
| 10308 | 30,075 | 10,472 | $122,647.00 | $136,486.00 |
| 10309 | 34,740 | 11,792 | $110,123.00 | $144,776.00 |
| 10310 | 26,239 | 9,145 | $105,523.00 | $118,232.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.